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Shaparak Khorsandi
Acting

Shaparak Khorsandi

Born 1973-06-08
Tehran, Iran
Department: Acting

Biography

Shaparak "Shappi" Khorsandi is a British comedian and author of Iranian origin. The daughter of the Iranian political satirist and poet Hadi Khorsandi, her family left Iran when she was a child following the Islamic Revolution. In January 2016, she became president of Humanists UK, and became vice-president in 2019.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Shaparak Khorsandi

The Graham Norton Show
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The Graham Norton Show

2007
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QI
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QI

2003
TMDB4.0
Have I Got News for You
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Have I Got News for You

1990
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Would I Lie to You?
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Would I Lie to You?

2007
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8 Out of 10 Cats
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8 Out of 10 Cats

2005
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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Question Time
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Question Time

1979
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Mock the Week
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Mock the Week

2005
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

2002
TMDB3.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (37 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Ken Dodd: A Legacy of HappinessKen Dodd: A Legacy of HappinessSelf / AppearanceMovie2025
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I LovedThe Real Ken Dodd: The Man I LovedSelf / AppearanceMovie2024
Shaparak Khorsandi: Shapchat!Shaparak Khorsandi: Shapchat!SelfMovie2023
Katie Piper's Breakfast ShowKatie Piper's Breakfast ShowHerselfTV Series2022
Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On StageIan Cognito: A Life and A Death On StageSelfMovie2022
The Weakest LinkThe Weakest LinkSelf - ParticipantTV Series2021
Late Night MashLate Night MashSelf / AppearanceTV Series2021
Shappi Khorsandi: Live In SoHoShappi Khorsandi: Live In SoHoSelfMovie2020
HypotheticalHypotheticalSelfTV Series2019
Morecambe & Wise in AmericaMorecambe & Wise in AmericaSelfTV Series2018
Richard Osman's House of GamesRichard Osman's House of GamesSelf - ContestantTV Series2017
Let's Sing and Dance for Comic ReliefLet's Sing and Dance for Comic ReliefSelfTV Series2017
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra SliceThe Great British Bake Off: An Extra SliceSelfTV Series2014
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledAlan Davies: As Yet UntitledSelfTV Series2014
Comedy World CupComedy World CupSelfTV Series2012
Just a MinuteJust a MinuteSelfTV Series2012
Celebrity Antiques Road TripCelebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - ParticipantTV Series2011
Ask Rhod GilbertAsk Rhod GilbertSelfTV Series2010
Edinburgh Comedy Festival LiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
Channel 4's Comedy GalaChannel 4's Comedy GalaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
Let's Dance for Sport ReliefSelf - ContestantTV Series2010
The BubbleThe BubbleSelfTV Series2010
One Hundred Years of the Girl GuidesOne Hundred Years of the Girl GuidesSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Genius with Dave GormanGenius with Dave GormanSelf / AppearanceTV Series2009
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008Self / AppearanceMovie2008
Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You?SelfTV Series2007
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton ShowSelfTV Series2007
Mock the WeekMock the WeekSelfTV Series2005
8 Out of 10 Cats8 Out of 10 CatsSelfTV Series2005
Celebrity MastermindCelebrity MastermindSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
QIQISelfTV Series2003
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!SelfTV Series2002
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelfTV Series1990
This MorningThis MorningSelfTV Series1988
Question TimeQuestion TimeSelf - PanellistTV Series1979
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouHave I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - PanellistTV Series—
Sally Lindsay's Quiz NightSally Lindsay's Quiz NightSelf - Team CaptainTV Series—