Payman Benz

Biography

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.

Filmography

• Chad Powers (2025)
• The Good Place (2016)
• Angie Tribeca (2016)
• The Last Man on Earth (2015)
• Black Monday (2019)
• A.P. Bio (2018)
• Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
• Great News (2017)
• Son of Zorn (2016)
• Grand Crew (2021)
• Who Is America? (2018)
• Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011)
• Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special (2015)
• Beth Stelling: Girl Daddy (2020)
• Needle Anus (2005)
• Needle Anus (2005)