Hana Pedrad
Iranian-American actress, comedian, and writer known for SNL, "New Girl", and films like "Bridesmaids".
Character
Cinematic
Divergent
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hana Pedrad is an Iranian-American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her work on “Saturday Night Live” (2014-2017), where she showcased her talent for impersonations and comedic sketches. She has since starred in numerous films and television shows, including “Bridesmaids” (2011), “The Heat” (2013), “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (2016), and “The Mindy Project” (2015-2017). Pedrad created and starred in the comedy series “Sunnyside” (2019).
Pedrad’s notable achievements include Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, and a Screen Actors Guild Award win for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for her work on “Saturday Night Live.” Fluent in Persian, she is also an avid sports fan and a supporter of the Democratic Party.