Shohreh Aghdashloo, born Shohreh Vaziri-Tabar on May 11, 1952, in Tehran, Iran, is a renowned Iranian-American actress. She began her acting career in the 1970s, achieving nationwide stardom in Iran with films like "The Report" (1977) and "Sooteh Delan" (1978).

Her talent and dedication to her craft led her to move to England during the Iranian Revolution in 1979, and later to the United States, where she became a U.S. citizen.

Her personal life has seen its share of challenges and triumphs. She was married to painter Aydin Aghdashloo from 1972 until their divorce in 1979.

Later, she married actor and playwright Houshang Touzie in 1987, and they have one child together. Despite the obstacles she faced as a Middle Eastern actress in Hollywood, Aghdashloo persevered and continued to pursue her passion for acting.

Her career took a significant turn with her role in "House of Sand and Fog" (2003), for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

She has since appeared in numerous films, including "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005), "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006), and "Star Trek Beyond" (2016). On television, she is best known for her roles in "24" and "The Expanse," where she portrayed complex and compelling characters.

She has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO miniseries "House of Saddam" (2008) and a Satellite Award for her performance in "The Stoning of Soraya M." (2008).

In 2013, she published her autobiography, "The Alley of Love and Yellow Jasmines," which provides a glimpse into her life and career.