Iranian actors died in 2006
Here are 3 famous actors from Iran died in 2006:
Fereydoon Hoveyda
Fereydoon Hoveyda (September 21, 1924 Damascus-November 3, 2006 Clifton) a.k.a. Fereydūn Hoveyda or Fereydoun Hoveyda was an Iranian writer, politician, screenwriter, actor and diplomat. His children are called Mandana Hoveyda and Roxana Hoveyda.
Hoveyda graduated from the University of Paris with a degree in law and political science before returning to Iran to work as a lawyer. He eventually entered politics, serving as Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations and later as the country's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Education. He played a key role in advocating for Iran's stance on various international issues and was a vocal opponent of the Pahlavi regime's human rights abuses.
Aside from his political career, Hoveyda was also celebrated as a writer and screenwriter. He published numerous articles and books, including his acclaimed memoir "The Shah and I," which chronicled his time working for the Iranian government. In addition, Hoveyda wrote several plays and screenplays, including the award-winning film "The Cow."
Throughout his life, Hoveyda maintained close ties with prominent intellectuals and artists from around the world, including Jean-Paul Sartre and Samuel Beckett. After being forced to flee Iran following the Islamic Revolution, he lived in exile in France and the United States until his death in 2006.
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Amir Shervan
Amir Shervan (May 24, 1929 Tehran-November 1, 2006) also known as Amir Hosein Ghaffari was an Iranian film director, film producer, actor and screenwriter.
He began his career in the Iranian film industry in the 1950s and later moved to the United States in the 1980s to pursue his career in Hollywood. Shervan is perhaps best known for his 1989 film "Samurai Cop," a low-budget action film that has gained a cult following over the years. He also directed other low-budget films such as "Killing American Style" and "Gypsy." Despite the criticism these films received for their lack of quality, Shervan’s work has gained a cult following and has been praised for its entertainment value. Throughout his career, he remained dedicated to making films that both entertained and engaged his audience, and his impact on the film industry will not soon be forgotten.
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Farokh Ghafari
Farokh Ghafari (November 27, 2014 Tehran-December 17, 2006 Paris) also known as Farrogh Gaffary was an Iranian film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, film critic and author.
Ghafari was a prominent figure in Iranian cinema, known for his contributions to the Iranian New Wave movement. He directed over 30 films throughout his career, and was particularly known for his explorations of social justice, political unrest, and cultural identity in Iran. He also acted in several of his own films, and was widely respected as a critical voice in Iranian cinema. In addition to his film work, Ghafari wrote several books on film theory and criticism, and taught at the Iranian National School of Cinema. His legacy continues to influence and inspire Iranian filmmakers to this day.
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