In 1980, Manafov graduated from the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts and started working with Azerbaijanfilm.

From the interview of Fakhraddin Manafov to the Zerkalo newspaper: On his childhood he wrote: I was born in Khankendi , left when I was 5–6 years old.

Our house was located 7–8 km from Khankendi, on the banks of the Gargar River.

This is the distinguishing feature of the acting profession.In 2000 he was awarded the title of People's Artist of Azerbaijan.

[4][5] On April 24, 2016 Fahraddin Manafov made his debut on the stage of the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theater named after Samed Vurgun in Baku, playing in the play "Casanova: Lessons of Love".