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Four Ramin’s Who Are Making Their Mark in Hollywood

Clockwise R-L Ramin Setoodeh, Ramin Djawadi, Ramin Karimloo, and Ramin Bahrani — Clockwise starting from upper left : Ramin Setoodeh, Ramin Djawadi, Ramin Karimloo, and Ramin Bahrani

By Iman Sadri

January 23, 2017

There are a growing number of talented filmakers, composers and writers of Iranian heritage who are making large strides in Hollywood. One such category is a group of talented Persians who’s first names are Ramin.

Ramin Karimloo, is a Tony Award nominated Broadway star who has appeared in a multitude of theatrical productions. Including but not limited to Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies and Les Miserables, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for his role of Jean Valjean. Karimloo can next be seen in the upcoming prodution of Anastasia on Broadway.

Ramin Karimloo in The Phantom of the Opera (Photo Credit AP) — Ramin Karimloo in The Phantom of the Opera (Image Credit AP)

Ramin Djawadi is a film composer who’s film score credits include Iron Man, Clash of the Titans, Safe House, Red Dawn, Pacific Rim, Warcraft, Game of Thrones and Westworld, to name a few. Djawadi will next be seen on a concert tour performing Game of Thrones music, live.

Ramin Bahrani, is a writer and director who’s credits include 99 Homes, starring Michael Shannon and Andrew Garfield. Bahrani is directing the upcoming film, The Professor and the Mad Man, starring Sean Penn and Mel Gibson. He is also adapting Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 for HBO.

Ramin Bahrani (c) at the premiere of 99 Homes, which he wrote and directed, starring Andrew Garfield (L) and Michael Shannon (R). Image Credit AP — Ramin Bahrani (c) at the premiere of 99 Homes, which he wrote and directed, starring Andrew Garfield (L) and Michael Shannon (R). (Image Credit AP)

Ramin Setoodeh is the New York Bureau Chief for Variety who has appeared on The Today Show, Fox News, and HLN, among other programs. He previously wrote for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Setoodeh has interviewed countless Hollywood stars in his career. He regularly attends industry awards shows and galas for Variety.

Ramin Setoodeh with Leonardo DiCaprio at event for Variety (Image Credit Variety) — Ramin Setoodeh with Leonardo DiCaprio at an event for Variety (Image Credit Variety)

It’s no secret that Tinseltown needs more storylines with Iranians at the forefront. In the meantime this foursome of Ramin’s is making their mark in Hollywood.

Iman Sadri blogs for Persian Media outlets and is the founder of @HollywoodSmileTV.