Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Iran
Religion
Islam
Languages
English, Persian
Spouses
Aydin Aghdashloo (1972-1980), Houshang Tozi (1987)
Children
1 child
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 53,867 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 47 years (1977-2024)
Year context
Born in 1952 -- US detonates first hydrogen bomb; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1952 →
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Filmography (19)
AWARDS (5)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2009
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2009
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Emmy Award
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Emmy Award
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Biography
Shohreh Aghdashloo (born May 11, 1952) is an Iranian American actress.
After establishing a theatre and film career in Iran, Aghdashloo moved to England during the Iranian Revolution in 1979, and subsequently became a citizen of the United States. After several years playing supporting roles in television and film, her performance in House of Sand and Fog (2003) brought her several film critics' awards and a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has continued to play supporting and character roles in film and television and won an Emmy Award for her work in the television drama House of Saddam (2008).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shohreh Aghdashloo?
Shohreh Aghdashloo is 73 years old, born on .
Where was Shohreh Aghdashloo born?
Shohreh Aghdashloo was born in Tehran, Iran.
What movies or shows has Shohreh Aghdashloo been in?
Shohreh Aghdashloo has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Penguin (2024), Damsel (2024), Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024), Renfield (2023), Last Knights (2015).
What is Shohreh Aghdashloo known for?
Shohreh Aghdashloo is primarily known as an actor. Shohreh Aghdashloo (born May 11, 1952) is an Iranian American actress. After establishing a theatre and film career in Iran, Aghdashloo moved to England during…
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