Golshifteh Farahani - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 10, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 |
| Birthplace | Tehran, Iran |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Golshifteh Farahani's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Internationally recognized actress with notable roles in films such as 'About Elly,' 'Body of Lies,' 'Paterson,' and 'Extraction.' |
Intro
Golshifteh Farahani is an acclaimed Iranian-French actress, musician, and singer, recognized for her work in both Iranian cinema and international productions. She rose to prominence in Iran before transitioning to European and Hollywood projects, becoming known for her talent, versatility, and advocacy for freedom of expression.
Early Life & Background
Golshifteh Farahani was born in Tehran, Iran. She began studying music and piano at a young age and was later accepted into a music school. Farahani is the daughter of prominent Iranian actor Behzad Farahani and has a sister, Shaghayegh Farahani, who is also an actress.
Career Highlights
- Won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at the Fajr Film Festival for her role in 'The Pear Tree' (1998)
- Starred in internationally acclaimed films such as 'About Elly' (2009) and 'Body of Lies' (2008) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe
- Appeared in the Jim Jarmusch film 'Paterson' (2016)
- Played a key supporting role in Netflix's action film 'Extraction' (2020)
- Became a prominent figure advocating for artistic freedom after moving to France
Trivia
- Farahani was the first Iranian actress to star in a major Hollywood film after the 1979 Revolution ('Body of Lies').
- She is also a talented musician and has performed with the band Kooch Neshin.
- Due to her participation in 'Body of Lies,' she was reportedly banned from returning to Iran.[2][3]
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Golshifteh Farahani is 42 years old.
Golshifteh Farahani was born the 10 July 1983.
Tehran, Iran.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 10th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: Wyoming is admitted as the 44th state of the United States, expanding the nation's territorial composition.
- Day of the week: July 10th, 1983 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
- #1 UK song: Baby Jane by Rod Stewart
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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