Actors from Iran

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Iranians Actors of all time. This list of famous Iranians Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Iranians Actors.

1. #1

   

   Shohreh Aghdashloo

   b. 1952

   HPI 66.7547 langs

   Iranian-American actress

2. #2

   

   Shaun Toub

   b. 1963

   HPI 61.1131 langs

   Iranian-born American actor

3. #3

   

   Behrouz Vossoughi

   b. 1938

   HPI 59.2622 langs

   Iranian actor

4. #4

   

   Mohammad Ali Fardin

   1930 - 2000

   HPI 57.7727 langs

   Iranian wrestler and actor

5. #5

   

   Golshifteh Farahani

   b. 1983

   HPI 57.6643 langs

   Golshifteh Farahani is an Iranian-French actress known for her captivating performances in films such as "About Elly" and "Body of Lies."...Read moreShow less

   Golshifteh Farahani is an Iranian-French actress known for her captivating performances in films such as "About Elly" and "Body of Lies." She has gained international acclaim for her talent and has been recognized for her contributions to both Iranian and international cinema.

6. #6

   

   Irán Eory

   1939 - 2002

   HPI 57.6616 langs

   Iranian actress (1939–2002)

7. #7

   

   Homayoun Ershadi

   1947 - 2025

   HPI 56.5615 langs

   Iranian actor (1947–2025)

8. #8

   

   Marshall Manesh

   b. 1950

   HPI 55.5717 langs

   American actor

9. #9

   

   Navid Negahban

   b. 1968

   HPI 55.3325 langs

   Iranian actor

10. #10

    

    Susan Taslimi

    b. 1950

    HPI 53.5915 langs

    Susan Taslimi is most famous for her compelling performances in Iranian cinema and theatre, particularly in films like "The Sealed Soil"...Read moreShow less

    Susan Taslimi is most famous for her compelling performances in Iranian cinema and theatre, particularly in films like "The Sealed Soil" that showcased her talent as an actress. A surprising lesser-known fact is that she fled Iran in 1989 amid political upheaval and rebuilt her career in Sweden, where she directed and acted in multilingual productions. Her lasting legacy lies in breaking barriers for women in the film industry, inspiring future generations through her multifaceted work as a director, screenwriter, and advocate for artistic freedom.