Marjane Satrapi
Biography
Marjane Satrapi (November 22, 1969 – June 4, 2026) was a French-Iranian graphic novellist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author. Her best-known works include the 2000–03 autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis and its 2007 film adaptation; the 2004 graphic novel Chicken with Plums and its 2011 film adaptation; the Ryan Reynolds black comedy The Voices (2014); and the Marie Curie biopic Radioactive (2019).
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 1989, 16 episodes • as Marjane Satrapi (voice)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Ava (voice)
In a small village ruled by ridiculous laws, three singing sisters and their dog rehearse for the Annual Autumn Festival. But an unexpected event will disrupt their plans.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as La vendeuse du magasin de musique
An awkward adolescent boy and his angst-ridden friends try their best to fit in amongst a cast of varied characters.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
The epic life story of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968), a French screenwriter, director and producer, true pioneer of cinema, the first person who made a narrative fiction film; author of hundreds of movies, but banished from history books. Ignored and forgotten. At last remembered.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Explores the life and career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman including the creation and ground-breaking impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel MAUS.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Self
This 2007 behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of PERSEPOLIS features interviews with codirectors Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud as they undertake the complex process of adapting Satrapi’s graphic novel into a film.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as The Woman
The Gang of the Jotas is a wacky take on the famous suitcase mixup at the airport. Nils and Didier are arriving to the South of Spain to play in a badminton tournament. A mysterious and manipulative woman is also coming in to set things straight with the Spanish mafia. When they meet to exchange suitcases, all three of their lives are going to be turned upside down. Although Nils and Didier would never dream of becoming her sidekicks, they agree to tag along. Against all odds, they are going to become first class hitmen ... or maybe not.