Izabel Pakzad

Izabel Pakzad
Born (1994-01-02) January 2, 1994 (age 32)
New York, U.S.
EducationPennsylvania State University (BA)
University of Southern California (MS)
OccupationsActress, filmmaker
Years active2017–present
WorksFind Your Friends

Izabel Pakzad (born January 2, 1994) is an American actress and filmmaker.

Early Life

Pakzad was born in New York to an Iranian father and a Greek mother.

Career

Pakzad has had roles in the TV series The Deuce and Baker's Dozen, as well as the film Birds of Prey.

In 2022, Pakzad wrote, directed and starred in the short film Don’t Worry, It’s Gonna Be OK. The film won Best Short at the 2022 LA Film Festival. In 2025, she wrote and directed the film Find Your Friends.

Personal life

Pakzad has been in a relationship with actor James Franco since 2017.

References

  1. ↑ "IZABEL PAKZAD – DANGEROUS WATERS". VESTAL. 12 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (April 9, 2026). "CAA Signs Actor and 'Find Your Friends' Filmmaker Izabel Pakzad (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  3. 1 2 "Meet Izabel Pakzad – the first girlfriend James Franco says he hasn't cheated on". South China Morning Post. January 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ Earl, William (July 28, 2025). "After a Desert Car Chase Where a Mystery Man Pursued Her at 100 MPH, Izabel Pakzad Turned the 'Terrifying' Drive Into a Ferocious Directorial Debut — Fantasia".
  5. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 30, 2024). "Helena Howard, Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry & More To Star In Izabel Pakzad's Debut Feature 'Find Your Friends'".
  6. ↑ Weaver, Emily (August 17, 2024). "Who Is James Franco's Girlfriend? All About Isabel Pakzad". People.com.
  7. ↑ "Meet Izabel Pakzad – the first girlfriend James Franco says he hasn't cheated on". South China Morning Post. January 14, 2025.