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Desiree Akhavan

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Desiree Akhavan

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Dec 27, 1984 (41 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Desiree Akhavan is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter and actress of Iranian descent, best known for her 2014 feature film debut, Appropriate Behavior, and her 2018 film The Miseducation of Cameron Post.

Known For

Acting
2025OvercompensatingRonnie
2018Dykes, Camera, Action!Self
2018The BisexualLeila
2017Creep 2Sara
2016The CircuitAngie
2016FlowersCarol
2015Appropriate BehaviorShirin
2012GirlsChandra
2010The SlopeDesiree
Production
2024How to Die AloneExecutive Producer
2018Tooth and NailExecutive Producer
2018The Miseducation of Cameron PostExecutive Producer
2011Nose JobProducer
2010The SlopeProducer
Directing
2025OvercompensatingDirector
2023Tiny Beautiful ThingsDirector
2022I Love That for YouDirector
2021HacksDirector
2020MonsterlandDirector
2019RamyDirector
2018The Miseducation of Cameron PostDirector
2018The BisexualDirector
2015Appropriate BehaviorDirector
2011Nose JobDirector
2010The SlopeDirector
Writing
2018The Miseducation of Cameron PostScreenplay
2018The BisexualWriter
2015Appropriate BehaviorScreenplay
2011Nose JobWriter
2010The SlopeStory
2010The SlopeWriter