From Tehran to Hollywood: The Inspirational Journey of Multi-Hyphenate Talent, Omid Zader

Meet immigrant filmmaker, Omid Zader, who has been rocking Hollywood for 17 years with his notable hats as an actor, producer, writer, and all-around creative visionary. When it comes to delivering passion, grit, and determination, Zader holds back no punches in making his indelible mark in entertainment. With over 100 films and television shows accrued to his credit, including as a stunt actor, Zader's multifaceted career has garnered its place onto the theatrical scene as one mighty talent to be reckoned with. 

Through his can’t miss on-screen spark and sheer talent, Zader has risen to Hollywood’s forefront such as with his standout performance as Marcus in the high-stakes, action-packed thriller, "Overrun," starring opposite Bruce Dern and Nick Turturro; a film on which he was also the producer. Now available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Freevee, and major VOD platforms, "Overrun" is a must-watch for cinephiles. An adrenaline-pumping thrill ride, the story follows a former special forces soldier who is on a mission to save his informant sister and their family; with an elusive suitcase that holds the key to their future. 

A true entertainment powerhouse, Zader knows no bounds. Not only as a prolific actor and a producer, his credits further include another hyphenate: screenwriter. His latest penned project, "Beneath the Starry Night," is a riveting feature drama that draws from his own extraordinary life story. 

Hailing from Tehran, Iran, Zader's passion for acting burned bright from a tender age. Despite facing limited opportunities in his home country, Zader's family displayed unwavering courage by making the daring decision to immigrate to Holland when he was just a young boy of 10. Striving for another chance at a new life, his family later seized the opportunity to move to Los Angeles; marking only the beginning for Zader to be inspired by the entertainment industry. 

When it comes to delivering passion, grit, and determination, Zader holds back no punches in making his indelible mark in entertainment.

With relentless determination to pursue his dreams, Zader ultimately broke into Hollywood after graduating from college. While earning a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge, he continued to hone his craft as an actor. It wasn’t long before his hard work and dedication paid off, as his budding career started to garner praiseworthy attention. 

Fast forward, Zader has graced both the big and small screens with his magnetic presence. His work further includes starring opposite Kevin Costner in "3 Days to Kill." He has also made memorable appearances on the popular television shows, "Grimm," "Major Crimes,” “Vice,“ “Magnum P.I.,” “Badland,” “Knight Squad,” and the TV spinoff of “Lethal Weapon.” 

Zader's creative prowess goes beyond acting. As also a recognized writer, he brings a fresh and personally unique perspective, such as with his latest project, "Beneath the Starry Night." Drawing from the depths of his own incredible life experience, this explosive story is sure to connect with audiences worldwide and is already anticipated to be a box office hit. 

Zader's incredible journey is a testament to the power of unwavering determination, unshakable courage, and boundless creativity. His notable achievements and contributions in entertainment have earned him a well-deserved place among Hollywood’s brightest, as his career continues to soar. 

Zader is the co-founder and CEO of Turbo Panda Productions, LLC, a Los Angeles based production company with numerous titles to their credit. Together with his production team, Zader has carved out a specialty niche in the industry with an innovative and cutting edge approach to film, television, and music video storytelling. Their portfolio further includes production work on live segments of “Sesame Street,” illustrating their creative versatility. 

Not all work and no play, when Zader is not busy making on-screen magic, he can be found indulging in his other love—that of the great outdoors. From mountain biking and camping, to hiking and exploring new trails, he enjoys seeking adventure and new experiences. Also a big music enthusiast, he is an avid Eminem fan. In fact, Zader dreams of collaborating with the legendary rapper someday in any capacity; driven by his keen passion for music and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Zader's incredible journey is a testament to the power of unwavering determination, unshakable courage, and boundless creativity. 

Zader is the personification of what happens when the power of determination and the pursuit of the American dream, not only come into play, gut actually go into production. Despite the earlier obstacles he faced, he never gave up on his goals. All that hard work and perseverance later, his success in entertainment is his badge of honor and an exciting shiny object to behold on Hollywood’s vast playing field—where his give is the industry’s get. 

More about Zader and his latest work through Turbo Panda Productions can be found on his website: http://www.turbopandaproductions.com .