How old is Golshifteh Farahani?

Golshifteh Farahani is 42 years old (born July 10, 1983).

Is Golshifteh Farahani still alive?

Yes, Golshifteh Farahani is still alive as of 2026, aged 42.

What is Golshifteh Farahani's real name?

Golshifteh Farahani's full birth name is G. Farahani.

Where is Golshifteh Farahani from?

Golshifteh Farahani is from Tehran, Iran, Iran.

What generation is Golshifteh Farahani?

Golshifteh Farahani is a Millennial, born in 1983.

Golshifteh Farahani

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At 42 years old, Golshifteh Farahani remains one of the most prominent Iran Actors working today.

Golshifteh Farahani (گلشیفته فراهانی) was born on 10th July 1983 and is an international Iranian actress. She has dual Iranian and French nationality. Golshifteh Farahani started her acting career in theatre at the age of 6. Since then she has played in more than 40 films, many of which have been screened or awarded at international festivals. Amongst her famous Iranian films are Bahman Ghobadi's Half Moon, Dariush Mehrjui's Santoori , Rasool Mollagholipour's M for Mother and Asghar Farhadi's About Elly.

"Her role in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies' (2008) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio was her major Hollywood debut and a defining moment." — About Golshifteh Farahani

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Born

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July 10th, 1983

Birthplace

Tehran, Iran

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Iran

Generation

Millennial

Career

24 years

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How Golshifteh Farahani compares to other Actors

🎂Golshifteh Farahani is 11 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Golshifteh Farahani	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	42	53	-11 yrs
Career length	24 yrs	~35 yrs	-11 yrs
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Facts about Golshifteh Farahani

Did you know?

Did you know that Golshifteh Farahani was awarded the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at the Fajr Film Festival for her very first film role at the age of 14?

5 Lesser-known facts

She was the first Iranian actress to star in a major Hollywood film, Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies' (2008).
A talented musician, she plays piano and has released music, including the album 'Divar' with Rishis.
Her father, Behzad Farahani, and sister, Shaghayegh Farahani, are both celebrated actors in Iran.
She won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at 14 for her debut film 'The Pear Tree' (1998).
Her role in 'Body of Lies' led to a travel ban from Iran, prompting her to relocate to Paris permanently.

Career highlight

Her role in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies' (2008) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio was her major Hollywood debut and a defining moment. This pivotal step led to her effective exile from Iran, transforming her into an international symbol of artistic freedom and resilience.

Legacy

Golshifteh Farahani is celebrated for her fearless artistic choices and for bravely breaking barriers for Iranian actresses on the global stage. She remains a powerful voice for cultural dialogue and artistic liberty.