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Desiree Akhavan Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1984-12-27

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
9 Total Roles

Desiree Akhavan

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Overcompensating TV Ronnie
2018 The Bisexual TV Leila
2018 Dykes, Camera, Action! MOVIE Self
2017 Creep 2 MOVIE Sara
2016 The Circuit MOVIE Angie
2016 Flowers TV Carol
2015 Appropriate Behavior MOVIE Shirin
2012 Girls TV Chandra
2010 The Slope TV Desiree

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