David Diaan
Born	Fariborz Davoodian Iran
Other names	David Davoodian
Occupation(s)	Actor, writer, producer, entrepreneur
Years active	1992–present
Website	www.MrSublime.com

David Diaan,^[1] also known asFariborz Davoodian, is a Los Angeles–based actor, writer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his satirical plays and his hilarious approach to issues surrounding theIranian American community in the United States. He is an avid humanitarian and activist, especially in respect to the struggles of the freedom seeking citizens of his homeland, Iran.

He was bornFariborz Davoodian inIran during the era ofShah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. His father, Elias Davoodian, was a textile distributor who had built a reputation as a trustworthy businessman. As a hobby, David's father Elias, would produce and act in community theater productions and was quite popular in his small town in Iran. His mother, Eshrat Moluk, was born into a family of prominent physicians. As a young girl, she possessed a gift for singing, but her strict parents never allowed her to perform professionally. His parents' appreciation of performing arts were an early influence on Diaan's aspirations in the entertainment industry.

At the age of 16, Diaan left Iran and moved toColumbia, Missouri in the Midwestern United States to continue his education. There, he attendedDavid H. Hickman High School. Afterwards, he went on the study Radio, Television and Journalism at the prestigiousUniversity of Missouri. However, David's ambitions of returning to his homeland to become a famous talk show host were postponed due to the sudden changes in the social and political climate of his country after theIranian Revolution. Iran and the United States had at this point become enemies. Left virtually stranded away from home, David took a job as a marketing agent for a national houseware wholesaler to earn his tuition money. Prior to finishing college, David had already established himself as successful young entrepreneur. Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles, California and co-founded The Express Group, Inc. which later transformed intodeliverLA.com.^[2] Among his other entrepreneurial endeavors is his partnership inSOGOLI, Inc^[3]., a company which designs and manufactures high end custom jewelry in the United States and exports to various countries.

Diaan's experience in the entertainment industry began when he started "Liquid Productions" in Los Angeles, California together with other talents such as now well-known comedianMaz Jobrani. This young group wrote and produced the first Iranian/American play in English which became an instant hit amongst the younger generation.His popular theater company which produced successful shows such asThe Belind Date,The 99 Cent Family^[4] andDeath Comedy has toured across the United States and Canada. Since then, Diaan has written and produced multiple theatrical plays, hosted his own popular radio show onKIRN 670 AM, and produced and hosted a television show for channel one TV named “It's a mad mad mad mad world". His television show reached millions of Iranians worldwide through satellite and internet.

Despite the risks attached to this journey, Diaan returned to his homeland after 24 years in the summer of 2000, to direct and produce the touching and informative documentaryIran is My Home. This film was an official selection at theIFP Los Angeles Film Festival. In 2004 he took his first stab at screenplay writing for a feature film entitledThe Apology. The screenplay won first prize at theSlamdance Film Festival's screenplay competition.^[5] Diaan's production company,Sublime Entertainment, has produced independent feature films such asOtis E. starringKevin Durand andPeter Storemare,America So Beautiful andThe Dogwalker. Diaan's dramatic performance alongside Academy Award nominee,Shohreh Aghdashloo inThe Stoning of Soraya M.,^[6] earned him high praise and excellent reviews. In 2012, his performance as prime minister Mossadegh, in a film by the same title, earned him the best actor prize at theSan Antonio Film Festival.

Diaan resides in Los Angeles, California with his family.He travels with his theater group to different cities and communities across the United States and Canada.He also contributes much of his time and talent to various charitable organizations.

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