Desiree Akhavan
DirectorActressWriter
- Born
- December 27, 1984
- Awards
- 8 wins, 29 nominations
Desiree Akhavan was born on 27 December 1984 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a director and actress, known for Appropriate Behavior (2014), The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) and The Bisexual (2018).
Biography
Director
 Overcompensating(2025) |
 Tiny Beautiful Things(2023) |
 I Love That for You(2022) |
 Hacks(2021) |
 Monsterland(2020) |
Writer
 The Bisexual(2018) |
 The Miseducation of Cameron Post(2018) |
 Appropriate Behavior(2014) |
 The Slope(2010) |
| Nose Job(2010) |
Actress
| Overcompensating(2025)as Ronnie |
| The Bisexual(2018)as Leila |
 Flowers(2016)as Carol |
 Creep 2(2017)as Sara |
 The Circuit(2016)as Angie |
Producer
| Overcompensating(2025) |
 How to Die Alone(2024) |
| Hot Pink(2021) |
| The Miseducation of Cameron Post(2018) |
 Tooth and Nail(2017) |
Cinematographer
| Creep 2(2017) |
Production Manager
| My Mom and Other Monsters(2013) |
 Her Seat Is Vacant(2011) |
Second Unit or Assistant Director
 All Her Notebooks(2013) |
 Lena dhe Unë(2011) |
| Little People(2011) |
 Yardsale(2010) |
| Ankur(2010) |
Sound Department
 Phishing(2010) |
Production Department
 P.O.V.(1988) |
Script and Continuity Department
 Solitary/Release(2010) |
| This Is a Story About Ted and Alice(2008) |
Soundtrack
| Creep 2(2017) |
Self
 Girls on Film(2018)as Self |
 Hollywood Insider(2018)as Self |
 Kermode on Film(2018)as Self - Guest |
 Distraction Pieces Podcast(2014)as Self - Guest |
 Entertainment Tonight Canada(2005)as Self - Director |
Known for
Photos 32
Credit Score: Desiree Akhavan
| # | Name | Score | Year | Win | Nom | Known | ★ | Wins | Noms | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Slope | 6.50 | 2010 | • | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 44 | ||
| 2 | Overcompensating | 5.00 | 2025 | • | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 15816 | ||
| 3 | The Bisexual | 3.25 | 2018 | • | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1537 | ||
| 4 | Creep 2 | 3.25 | 2017 | • | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 39926 | ||
| 5 | Appropriate Behavior | 3.25 | 2015 | • | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 5118 |