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Homayoun Ershadi

Acting Born Mar 26, 1947 Died Nov 11, 2025 Isfahan, Iran 58 credits
58
Total Credits
1995–2024
30 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Homayoun Ershadi works in acting. Born March 26, 1947 in Isfahan, Iran. Died November 11, 2025. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Fragrant

2023
Film

A Most Wanted Man

as Abdullah
Film

Zero Dark Thirty

as Hassan Ghul
Film

Agora

as Aspasius
Film

The Kite Runner

as Baba
Film

Taste of Cherry

as Mr. Badii

Frequent co-stars

Rachel Weisz 1 shared title
Max Minghella 1 shared title
Oscar Isaac 1 shared title
Ashraf Barhom 1 shared title
Michael Lonsdale 1 shared title
Rupert Evans 1 shared title
Sami Samir 1 shared title
Richard Durden 1 shared title
Omar Mostafa 1 shared title
Manuel Cauchi 1 shared title

Career timeline

Sky BlueNilgoon
SchemerFragrantResembling Madness
LalehMahanThe TownThe Sixth Day
Revision SentenceA Bumpy Story
No Choice
Blue Like the Sky
HattrickCypress Under Water
MoheyLinaCalm BreathsItaly ItalyWaiting for Kiarostami
The Last InhabitantAli and Nino
UtopiaThe Little Black Fish
A Most Wanted ManA 5 StarApparitionInadvertent
The SinnersGood to Be Back
Zero Dark ThirtyFacing MirrorsThe QueenChequeA Simple Love Story
The Turned WorldBeloved SkyPrinciples
Life with Closed EyesAal
AgoraShirin
The Kite Runner
The Wet DreamHavana FileFrom Afar
Portrait of a Lady Far Away
The Fifth ReactionSomewhere Else
Disturbant
Kiarostami in Close up
The Pear Tree
Taste of Cherry
Kakadu

Full Filmography

58 titles
  • Sky Blue (2024)
  • Nilgoon (2024)
  • Schemer (2023)
  • Fragrant (2023)
  • Resembling Madness (2023)
  • Laleh (2022) as Mr. Shahin
  • Mahan (2022)
  • The Town (2022)
  • The Sixth Day (2022)
  • Revision Sentence (2021)
  • A Bumpy Story (2021) as Dad / Judge
  • No Choice (2020) as head of the hospital
  • Blue Like the Sky (2019) as Narrator
  • Hattrick (2018)
  • Cypress Under Water (2018)
  • Mohey (2017)
  • Lina (2017) as Father
  • Calm Breaths (2017)
  • Italy Italy (2017) as Himself
  • Waiting for Kiarostami (2017) as Koroush Sinaki
  • Dead End of Trust (2017) as Sarhang Amiri
  • The Last Inhabitant (2016)
  • Ali and Nino (2016) as Safar Khan Shirvanshir
  • Utopia (2015) as Najib
  • The Little Black Fish (2015)
  • A Most Wanted Man (2014) as Abdullah
  • A 5 Star (2014) as Mirakabadi
  • Apparition (2014)
  • Inadvertent (2014)
  • The Sinners (2013) as Hajir Khatam
  • Good to Be Back (2013) as Merati
  • Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as Hassan Ghul
  • Facing Mirrors (2012) as Mr. Tolooyi
  • The Queen (2012)
  • Cheque (2012) as Daryoosh
  • A Simple Love Story (2012) as Shater Aman
  • Goodbyeless (2012)
  • Orange Suit (2012)
  • The Turned World (2011) as Bahrami
  • Beloved Sky (2011)
  • Principles (2011)
  • Life with Closed Eyes (2010)
  • Aal (2010)
  • Agora (2009) as Aspasius
  • Shirin (2009)
  • The Kite Runner (2007) as Baba
  • The Wet Dream (2006)
  • Havana File (2006)
  • From Afar (2006) as Doctor
  • Portrait of a Lady Far Away (2005)
  • The Fifth Reaction (2003)
  • Somewhere Else (2003)
  • Disturbant (2002)
  • Kiarostami in Close up (2000) as as Self
  • The Pear Tree (1998) as Mahmoud
  • Taste of Cherry (1997) as Mr. Badii
  • Kakadu (1995)
  • Shamsolemareh

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Homayoun Ershadi best known for?

Homayoun Ershadi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fragrant (2023), A Most Wanted Man (2014), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Agora (2009).

When and where was Homayoun Ershadi born?

Homayoun Ershadi was born on March 26, 1947 in Isfahan, Iran. They passed away on November 11, 2025.

How many credits does Homayoun Ershadi have?

Homayoun Ershadi has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2024.

What is Homayoun Ershadi's background in cinema and television?

Homayoun Ershadi, sometimes spelled Homayon Ershadi (May 26th, 1947 - November 11th, 2025), was an Iranian actor. Ershadi was born in Isfahan, Iran, in 1947. He studied architecture in Italy and worked in that field. Acclaimed Iranian New Wave director Abbas Kiarostami chose him to play the leading role in Taste of Che...