Swedish actor Peshang Rad has extensive experience from both the screen and the theatre stage, and moves with ease between the genres drama, comedy, thriller and crime.

Rad was educated at the esteemed Malmö Theatre Academy and has since his graduation had major roles in several films and TV-series including Holy Mess (2015), Backstabbing for Beginners (2018), Innan vi dör (2017-2019), Jana – Marked for Life (2024) and Bäckström (2020-2024).

Rad plays the starring role of Radovan “Jakov” Jakovic in the highly anticipated series Mafia. The six-episode crime thriller, delves into the life of the notorious gangster “Jakov”, chronicling his journey from poverty to wealth. Drawing inspiration from actual events, it unfolds the transformation of Sweden in the 1990s, evolving from a relatively tranquil nation untouched by organised crime into a land marked by intense gang conflicts and violent shootouts.

Furthermore, Rad has performed at renowned theatre stages all over Sweden. Among his memorable performances are The Brothers Lionheart at Uppsala Theatre and most recently Sviten at Intiman in Stockholm where he played the leading role to great praise.