Aria Farjadi Musician, Actor

Aria Farjadi is an award-winning actor, classical pianist, composer, and artist, renowned for his versatile talents in acting, piano performance, and film score composition. He masters solo performances of classical repertoire as well as his own original works, and has also distinguished himself as an accompanist. His dedication and passion for the arts have earned him numerous awards and recognitions, cementing his position as a prominent figure in both the film and music industries.

Aria played the lead role in the short film "MOUNT EVEREST," which won the award for "Best Danish Short Film" at the Odense International Film Festival (OFF) in 2019. His performances continued to impress, and he was nominated for the second time as "Best Male Actor" at the EKKO Shortlist Awards in 2023 for his gripping role in the film "OVERTONER." This film was also nominated for "Best Nordic Short Film" at the Nordic Panorama Film Festival 2022 in Malmö.

In the short film "THE MISSING PARK," directed by Amir Rezzazadeh, Aria played the lead role as the father of a young girl. The film won the award for "Best Experimental Film" at CANNES Short 2022 and was also recognized as a winner at the Montreal Independent Film Festival 2022 and a semifinalist at TOKYO Shorts.

As a composer, Aria Farjadi has created original film music that merges his deep understanding of classical music with contemporary cinematic art. His works are known for their emotional depth and their ability to enhance narratives through music.

Aria has also served as a film festival judge, sharing his expertise and helping to discover new talents in the industry. His versatility and artistic vision make him a unique figure in both the film and music landscapes.

In addition to his artistic achievements, Aria is also a dedicated piano teacher. His students praise his teaching methods and his ability to inspire.

Aria Farjadi continues to inspire both audiences and students with his artistic excellence and dedication to the world of music.

Overview

NationalityDenmark, Iran

LanguagesPersian (Fârsi) (mother tongue), Afghan (Pashtun) (fluent), Danish (fluent), Dari (fluent), Other Iranian languages (fluent), English (good), English – American (good), English – British (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Kurdish (basic), Norwegian (basic), Swedish (basic)

Born1965, Tehran, Iran

Age range40 - 70

Height174 cm

Ethnic typesArabic, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish

Place of residenceKøbenhavn - Hovedstaden (Denmark)

Possible accommodationMalmø - Skane lan (Sweden), Stockholm - Stockholms lan (Sweden), Hannover - Lower Saxony (Germany), Aarhus - Midtjylland (Denmark), Gottingen - Lower Saxony (Germany), Oslo - Oslo (Norway)

Work permitEuropean Union, Great Britain - Visitor Visa

Skills/Talents

Languages Persian (Fârsi) (mother tongue), Afghan (Pashtun) (fluent), Danish (fluent), Dari (fluent), Other Iranian languages (fluent), English (good), English – American (good), English – British (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Kurdish (basic), Norwegian (basic), Swedish (basic)

Dialects Norway (Central) (basic), Norway (Eastern) (basic), Norway (Northern) (basic), Norway (Southern) (basic), Norway (West) (basic)

Accents Danish (native accent), Middle Eastern (native accent), English (very good), American (basic), London (basic)

Dance Break dancing (good), Argentinian tango (basic), Country dance (basic), Dance improvisation (basic), Disco (basic), Flamenco (basic), Folklore dance (basic), Hip hop (basic), National dances (basic), Oriental dances (basic), Street dance (basic), Tango (basic)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor

Musical instruments Keyboards (very good), Organ (very good), Piano (very good), Theremin (basic)

Sports Skiing (very good), Badminton (good), Cycling (good), Fishing (good), Gym (good), Motorbiking (good), Mountain Biking (good), Table Tennis (good), Basketball (basic), Billiards (basic), Bowling (basic), Darts (basic), Horseback Riding (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Motocross (basic), Mountaineering (basic), Roller Blading (basic), Scuba Diving (basic), Skateboarding (basic), Soccer (basic), Swimming (basic), Volleyball (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car

Other Skills Artistic Director, Composer, Improvisation, Translator, Workshop Director

Appearance

Training

Awards/Nominations

2025 TV Series SKURK 2 - Robert (Denmark) - Nomination

2024 TV Series HUSET - Robert (Denmark) - Award

2023 OVERTONES - Best Male Actor - EKKO Shortlist Awards (Denmark) - Nomination

2022 DOWNFALL SPY MISSION ESCAPE ROOM - Enthusiast Choice Awards (Denmark) - Nomination

2022 THE MISSING PARK - Semi Finalist Tokyo Shorts (Japan) - Nomination

2022 THE MISSING PARK - Montreal Independent Film Festival (France) - Award

2022 OVERTONES - Best Nordic Short Film -Panaroma Film Festival (Sweden) - Nomination

2022 THE MISSING PARK -Best Experimental Film - CANNES Shorts (France) - Award

2019 MOUNT EVEREST- Best Danish Short Film - OFF (Denmark) - Award

2019 MOUNT EVEREST - Best Male Actor - EKKO Shortlist Awards (Denmark) - Nomination

2003 HOLLY SPIDER - Robert (Denmark) - Award

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Commercials