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Payman Benz

Directing · Born January 31, 1978

Payman Benz (born January 31, 1978) is an Iranian-born American television director, producer, writer, and editor. He is primarily known for directing comedy television series, including The Last Man on Earth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, Black Monday, A.P. Bio, Great News, Robbie, Blockbuster, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and Chad Powers. He has also directed commercials for brands including Nike, Adidas, DirecTV, and PayPal.

Payman Benz movies and shows

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013
  • The Good Place2016
  • The Last Man on Earth2015
  • Angie Tribeca2016
  • A.P. Bio2018
  • Black Monday2019
  • Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty2022
  • Chad Powers2025
  • Great News2017
  • Grand Crew2021
  • Son of Zorn2016
  • Who Is America?2018
  • Making History2017
  • Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star2011
  • The Tommy Wi-Show (2011)
  • Beth Stelling: Girl Daddy2020
  • Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special2015
  • Needle Anus2005