Actor

Shahab Hosseini

1974

Who they are

Born: 4 February 1974, Tehran, Iran
Known for: About Elly, A Separation, The Salesman

Shahab Hosseini (born 1974, Tehran) is an Iranian actor of stage, television and film. He is best known for his collaborations with director Asghar Farhadi, notably About Elly, A Separation and The Salesman. He is among the most internationally recognised Iranian actors of his generation.

Where to start

About Elly (2009)Log in to add it to the library
First major Asghar Farhadi collaboration, helping establish his reputation in serious dramatic roles.
A Separation (2011)Full guide
Internationally acclaimed Farhadi drama in which his performance reached a worldwide audience.
The Salesman (2016)Full guide
Another Farhadi film; his performance won the Best Actor prize at Cannes.
Superstar (2009)Log in to add it to the library
Tahmineh Milani film in which he took a leading role in Iranian cinema.
The Painting Pool (2013)Log in to add it to the library
Maziar Miri drama that showed his range in Iranian domestic cinema.

Their films in the library

Awards

2011 Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actor (shared with the male cast of A Separation)
2016 Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor for The Salesman

The full list · 66

2002RokhsarehLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2002Ziggurat GoddessLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2003The Fifth ReactionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Majid
2003Poisonous HoneyLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2003This woman is not talkingLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2004A Candle in the WindLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005Online MurderLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005WhirpoolLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005Salvation at 8:20Log in to add it to the libraryActor
200550 million proposalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barmak
2006The bottleneckLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2006Eternal ChildrenLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2007LonelinessLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2007UnknownLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2008MahyaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2008NiloofarLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2008SugarlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2009About EllyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ahmad
2009SuperstarLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2009HeartbrokenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Amir Ali
2010AfricaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2010A Walk in the FogLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Amin
2010AnahitaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2011A SeparationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hojjat
2011GoodbyeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Husband
2011From Iran, a SeparationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Actor
2011Snow on a Hot Tin RoofLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2011Final WhistleLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2011Just an hour agoLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2011FreewayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pasha
2011Tabire KhabLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2011Shadow of HorrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2012Someone Wants to Talk with YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2012The VisitorLog in to add it to the libraryActor · Director
2013Hush! Girls Don't ScreamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prosecutor
2013The Painting PoolLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reza
2013Ziba and ILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jafar
2014The Paternal HouseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Naser
2014Time to LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hamid
2014Resident of the Middle FloorLog in to add it to the libraryActor · Director
2014A 5 StarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reza Vahidi
2015Sweet Taste of ImaginationLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2015Sun of MidnightLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2016The SalesmanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emad Etesami
2016WednesdayLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2016Parallel ShadowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2016Karbala: Joghrafiyay Yek TarikhLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Ravi
2017My Brother KhosrowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Khosrow
2017GholamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gholam
2017Final ExamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Farhad
2018ConfessionLog in to add it to the libraryActor · Director
2019Lovely TrashLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mansoor
2019NabatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Saeed
2019LabyrinthLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2020Any Day NowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bahman Mehdipouri
2020SheenLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2020After the IncidentLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2021The NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Babak Naderi
2021NargesiLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2021Residents of NowhereLog in to add it to the libraryActor · Director
2022The Writer Is DeadLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2023Golden BloodLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2023ShukranLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Taher
2024Intoxicated by LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Shams ad-Din Tabrizi
2025My Daughter's HairLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tohid
2026Killing Without KillingLog in to add it to the libraryActor

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.