
Famous Iranian(Persian) Actors and Actresses
Explore the talent of the best Iranian actresses and Persian actors who shaped Persian cinema and culture. These Persian celebrities are known for their versatility and iconic roles. Learn about the best Iranian actors who achieved national and international recognition. If you’re proud of Persian heritage, you might like our store for Persian-themed clothing that lets you celebrate your pride in our culture.

Shohreh Aghdashloo
Shohreh Aghdashloo Movies (Best Movie): House of Sand and Fog (2003)
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Shohreh Aghdashloo Awards: Academy Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actress
Shohreh Aghdashloo Age: Born May 11, 1952

Bahram Radan
Bahram Radan Movies (Best Movie): Santouri (2007)
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Bahram Radan Awards: Crystal Simorgh, Fajr Film Festival
Bahram Radan Age: Born April 28, 1979

Reza Kianian
Reza Kianian Movies (Best Movie): A House Built on Water (2002)
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Reza Kianian Awards: Two Crystal Simorgh, Hafez Award, Two Iran Cinema Celebration
Reza Kianian Age: Born June 19, 1951

Susan Taslimi
Susan Taslimi Movies (Best Movie): Bashu, The Little Stranger (1989)
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Susan Taslimi Awards: Montreal World Film Festival
Susan Taslimi Age: Born February 7, 1950

Farimah Farjami
Farimah Farjami Movies (Best Movie): The Lead (1988)
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Farimah Farjami Awards: Fajr Film Festival Nominee
Farimah Farjami Age: Born January 1, 1952 - June 2023

Amin Hayayee
Amin Hayayee Movies (Best Movie): The Night Bus (2007)
Amin Hayayee Awards: Two Cyrstal Simorgh, Three Hafez Awards, and Iran Cinema Celebration Nominee
Amin Hayayee Age: Born June 9, 1970

Leila Hatami
Leila Hatami Movies (Best Movie): A Separation (2011)
Leila Hatami Awards: Best Actress, Berlin International Film Festival
Leila Hatami Age: Born October 1, 1972

Ezzatolah Entezami
Ezzatollah Entezami Movies (Best Movie): The Cow (1969)
Ezzatollah Entezami Awards: Crystal Simorgh Best Actor, Fajr Film Festival, Golden Hugo
Ezzatollah Entezami Age: Born June 21, 1924 – Died August 17, 2018

Shahab Hosseini
Shahab Hosseini Movies (Best Movie): The Salesman (2016)
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Shahab Hosseini Awards: Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival
Shahab Hosseini Age: Born February 3, 1974

Mohammad Ali Keshavarz
Mohammad Ali Keshavarz Movies (Best Movie): Mother (1989)
Mohammad Ali Keshavarz Age: Born April 15, 1930 – Died June 14, 2020

Sara Bahrami
Sara Bahrami Movies (Best Movie): Axing (2017)
Sara Bahrami Awards: Crystal Simorgh, Iran Cinema Celebration Award, Iran Film Critics and Writers Association Award
Sara Bahrami Age: Born February 21, 1983

Mohammad Reza Foroutan
Mohammad Reza Foroutan Movies (Best Movie): Two Women (1999)
Mohammad Reza Foroutan Awards: Hafez Awards, Fajr Film Festival
Mohammad Reza Foroutan Age: Born December 28, 1968

Parviz Parastui
Parviz Parastui Movies (Best Movie): Leily Is with Me (1996)
Parviz Parastui Awards: Crystal Simorgh, Fajr Film Festival, Hafez Awards
Parviz Parastui Age: Born June 24, 1955

Hediyeh Tehrani
Hediyeh Tehrani Movies(Best Movie): The Hidden Half (2001)
Hediyeh Tehrani Awards: Four Hafez Awards, Two Crystal Simorghs, and Iran Cinema Celebration Award
Hediyeh Tehrani Age: Born June 25, 1972

Peyman Maadi
Peyman Maadi Movies(Best Movie): A Separation (2011)
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Peyman Maadi Awards: Crystal Simorgh for Best Actor and Special Jury Award, and Silver Bear for Best Actor at Berlin Film Festi
Peyman Maadi Age: Born June 30, 1970

Elnaz Shakerdoost
Elnaz Shakerdoost Movies(Best Movie): When the Moon Was Full (2019)
Elnaz Shakerdoost Awards: Crystal Simorgh, Four Hafez Awards, and Two Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Awards
Elnaz Shakerdoost Age: Born June 28, 1984

Parsa Pirouzfar
Parsa Pirouzfar Movies(Best Movie): In Amethyst Color (2005)
Parsa Pirouzfar Awards: Crystal Simorgh, Fajr Film Festival, Hafez Awards, Iran Cinema Celebration
Parsa Pirouzfar Age: Born September 13, 1972

Taraneh Alidoosti
Taraneh Alidoosti Movies(Best Movie): The Salesman (2016)
Taraneh Alidoosti Awards: Best Actress Nominee at Academy Awards, Best Actress of the Decade at Film Magazine, and Best Iranian Movie Actress of the Decade at Sanate Cinema Magazine
Taraneh Alidoosti Age: Born January 12, 1984

Behrooz Vosoughi
Behrooz Vosoughi Movies(Best Movie): Qeysar (1969)
Behrooz Vosoughi Awards: Best Actor at the Sepas Film Festival, Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Fransisco International Film Festival, and Akira Kurosawa Award
Behrooz Vosoughi Age: Born March 11, 1938

Khosro Shakibai
Khosro Shakibai Movies(Best Movie): Hamoun (1990)
Khosro Shakibai Awards: Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Crystal Simorgh, Hafez Award, Iran Cinema Celebration Awards, and Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Award
Khosro Shakibai Age: Born March 27, 1944 – Died July 18, 2008

Niki Karimi
Niki Karimi Movies (Best Movie): Sara (1992)
Niki Karimi Awards: Crystal Simorgh, Fajr Film Festival, Three Hafez Awards, and Best Actress at San Sebastian Film Festival
Niki Karimi Age: Born November 10, 1971

Parviz Sayyad
Parviz Sayyad Movies (Best Movie): Samad Becomes an Artist
(1974)
Parviz Sayyad Awards: Best Actor at the Moscow International Film Festival (1993) and Berlin International Film Festival Nominee
Parviz Sayyad Age: Born March 20, 1939

Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani Movies (Best Movie): About Elly (2009)
Golshifteh Farahani Awards: Best Actress at the Gijón International Film Festival (2004), Nominated for César Award (2014)
Golshifteh Farahani Age: Born July 10, 1983

Nazanin Boniadi
Nazanin Boniadi Shows (Best Show): Homeland (2013-2014)
Nazanin Boniadi Awards: Nominated for a SAG Award for Homeland, People Magazine Women Changing the World, and Social Cinema Award
Nazanin Boniadi Age: Born May 22, 1980

Navid Negahban
Navid Negahban Shows (Best Show): Homeland (2011-2013)
Navid Negahban Awards: Nominated for a SAG Award for Homeland and Best Actor Award at Noor Iranian Film Festival
Navid Negahban Age: Born June 2, 1968

Dominic Rains
Dominic Rains Movies (Best Movie): The Fixer (2016)
Dominic Rains Awards: Best Actor at the Tribeca Film Festival, Ourense Independent Film Festival, Indie Series Awards, and Richmond International Film Festival
Dominic Rains Age: Born March 1, 1983

Iman Nazemzadeh
Iman Nazemzadeh Movies (Best Movie): The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008)
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Iman Nazemzadeh Awards: Best Comedy Short for Action on Film International Film Festival and Best Director at Noor Iranian Film Festival
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Iman Nazemzadeh Age: Born February 19, 1981