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Shohreh Aghdashloo

Iranian Actress

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.

Full Name Shohreh Aghdashloo
Other Name Shohreh Vaziri-Tabar
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 11-May-1952 (74 years)
Birth Year 1952
Birth Location Tehran, Pahlavi Iran

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.

Tara Touzie

Daughter

Effie Vaziri-Tabar

Mother

Anushiravan Vaziri-Tabar

Father

Shahram Vaziri-Tabar

Sibling

Shahrokh Vaziri-Tabar

Sibling

Shahriar Vaziritabar

Sibling

Houshang Touzie

Spouse ​(m. 1987)

Aydin Aghdashloo

Spouse
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Shohreh Aghdashloo was born on 11-May-1952

Shohreh Aghdashloo was born in Tehran, Pahlavi Iran

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohreh_Aghdashloo
  • https://www.facebook.com/SAghdashloo/
  • https://x.com/SAghdashloo
  • https://www.instagram.com/saghdashloo/
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0013037/
  • https://ghaffaris.com/

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