Iranian actors died in 2003
Here are 2 famous actors from Iran died in 2003:
Viguen
Viguen (November 23, 1929 Hamadan-October 26, 2003 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Vigen, Vigen Derderian, Sultan of Pop or Sultan of Persian jazz was an Iranian singer and actor. He had two children, Aylin Vigen and Jacqueline Vigen.
Viguen was an Iranian Armenian singer and songwriter whose career spanned over five decades. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential and popular musicians in the history of Iranian pop music. He began his music career in the early 1950s and rose to prominence in the 1960s with the release of several hit albums. His unique blend of Persian folk music, Western pop, and jazz-inspired arrangements earned him a dedicated fan base both in Iran and abroad.
In addition to his successful music career, Viguen also appeared in several films as an actor. He was known for his charismatic on-screen presence and starred in several classic Iranian movies such as "Soltane Ghalbha" and "Bita". Viguen continued to perform and record music up until his death in 2003 at the age of 73. His legacy as a pioneer of Iranian pop music continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians around the world.
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Reza Beyk Imanverdi
Reza Beyk Imanverdi (June 15, 1936 Tehran-September 13, 2003 Laveen) was an Iranian actor and film director.
He started his acting career in 1956 and gained popularity for his performance in the film "The Cow" directed by Dariush Mehrjui in 1969. He went on to act in several other acclaimed films including "The Postman" and "The Cycle". In addition to acting, Imanverdi also ventured into directing, making his directorial debut with "Banoo". He later directed several other films including "Kakoli", "The Coma" and "Once Upon a Time, Cinema". Imanverdi was known for his contribution to Iranian New Wave cinema and was regarded as one of the most prominent actors of his time in Iran.
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