Zal Batmanglij

Zal Batmanglij: Biography in Details

Who is Zal Batmanglij?

Zal Batmanglij is an American Film Director, Producer, and Screen Writer. Zal is best known as the writer of The East (A crime Drama) in 2013, The OA (TV Series) in 2016, and Retreat (TV Mini-Series) in 2023.

Asides from that, Batmanglij is also the director of Retreat (a TV Mini-Series) which is in Post-Production in 2023.

Zal Batmanglij: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, and Education

Zal was born on 28th April 1981 in France. He is oldest son of Najmieh Batmanglij and Mohammad Batmanglij. By profession, his father is an Iranian-American Book Publisher meanwhile his mother is an Iranian-American Chef and Cookbook, Author. Besides that, he has one younger brother, Rostam Batmanglij.

Apart from that, Batmanglij holds American nationality and belongs to a mixed ethnicity. Moving toward his educational background, he enrolled at Georgetown University. Later, he graduated from AFI Conservatory Film School.

Zal Batmanglij: Career

Zal debuted as Director by directing The Recordist (Short) in 2007. He directed Sound of My Voice (Drama Mystery) in 2011. In 2013, he directed The East (Crime Thriller).

Besides that, he was the director of Wayward Pines (TV Series) in 2015. The following year, he directed The OA (TV Series).

Moreover, Batmanglij is the writer, director, and producer of Retreat (a TV Mini-Series) which is in Post-Production.

Zal Batmanglij: Awards and Nominations

• He is the winner of Directors to Watch for Sound of My Voice in 2012.
• He is the winner of the Founders Prize for The East in 2013.
• He is the nominated for WGA Award for The OA in 2018.

Zal Batmanglij: Net Worth 2024 and Salary

Batmanglij has an estimated net worth of $3 Million to $5 Million. Beyond that, Zal hasn’t provided any details regarding his salary, annual income, and assets. Furthermore, Batmanglij appears to live a posh life.

Zal Batmanglij: Rumors and Controversy

It was rumored that Zal was dating Brit Marling, an American actress, and writer. However, it appears to be a hoax. Besides that, Batmanglij has a good reputation among the general public and the media as well.

Body Features: Height and Weight

Batmanglij stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs around 57 Kg. Concerning his physical looks, Zal has a dark brown pair of eyes and black hair. Beyond that, Batmaglij has a fair complexion with a black beard and overall cheeks.

Social Media

Zal is active only on Facebook with 581 followers. Other than that, Batmanglij doesn’t seem active on any other social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Trivia

• Zal is 41 years old.
• His star sign is Taurus.

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