Homayoun Ershadi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Homayoun Ershadi
همایون ارشادی
Ershadi in 2016
Born	(1947-03-26) March 26, 1947 (age 78) Iran
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1995–present

Homayoun Ershadi (born March 26, 1947) is a famous actor from Iran. He is known for his first big role in the movie Taste of Cherry (1997). Since then, he has acted in many films, both in Iran and other countries. You might know him from Hollywood movies like The Kite Runner and Zero Dark Thirty, or European films like Agora.

Homayoun Ershadi's Early Life and Career

Homayoun Ershadi first studied architecture in Italy. He finished his studies in 1970 and worked as an architect for many years.

How Ershadi Became an Actor

Homayoun Ershadi's acting career began in a very interesting way! He was discovered by a famous Iranian film director named Abbas Kiarostami. One day, Ershadi was sitting in his car in traffic in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Kiarostami approached him and later chose him to play the main character in the movie Taste of Cherry. This was his very first movie role.

Acting in International Films

After his first film, Homayoun Ershadi started acting in more movies. In 2007, he was cast in The Kite Runner. This movie tells the story of two young boys growing up in Afghanistan. He has also worked with big directors from other countries, appearing in films like Agora and Zero Dark Thirty.

Awards and Recognition

Homayoun Ershadi has won awards for his acting. In 2017, he received the Sepanta Award for "Best Actor for Short Film." He won this award for his work in the movie Blue Lantern. It was given at the 10th Annual Iranian Film Festival in San Francisco, California, in the United States.

Homayoun Ershadi's Filmography

Homayoun Ershadi has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here is a list of some of his projects:

See also

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