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Hossain Sabzian

Acting Died Sep 29, 2006 Tehran, Iran 3 credits
3
Total Credits
1996
7 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Hossain Sabzian was an Iranian man known for his acting work, with three known credits. He is best known for starring in the 1990 docufiction film Close-Up, which was directed by Abbas Kiarostami. In 1989, Sabzian tricked a family into believing he was the famous Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf, and these events were subsequently adapted into the film. According to biographical records, his place of birth is listed as Tehran, Iran. He passed away on September 29, 2006.

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Career

Career overview

Hossain Sabzian was an Iranian man known for starring in the 1990 docufiction film Close-Up, directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made and, depending on who is asked, the greatest film of Iran ever. In 1989, Sabzian tricked a poor family into believing he was famous Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf, and these events were later adapted into the film.

According to available records, Sabzian was born around 1953 to 1954, or in the year 1332 on the Solar Hijri calendar, and was from Tehran, Iran. He was believed to be from the weaker social class and a poor working class, having described himself in a comment as an unemployed youngster from Tehran. His known credits in acting include three entries, and his day of death was September 29, 2006.

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Known for

Film

Close-Up

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Monoochehr Ahankhah 1 shared title
Mahrokh Ahankhah 1 shared title
Abolfazl Ahankhah 1 shared title
Mehrdad Ahankhah 1 shared title
Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi 1 shared title
Hossain Farazmand 1 shared title
Ahmad Reza Moayed Mohseni 1 shared title
Hooshang Shamaei 1 shared title
Mohammad Ali Barrati 1 shared title
Davood Goodarzi 1 shared title

Career timeline

Close-Up Long ShotOpening Day of Close-Up
Close-Up

Full Filmography

3 titles
  • Close-Up Long Shot (1996) as Self
  • Opening Day of Close-Up (1996) as Himself (archive footage)
  • Close-Up (1990) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Hossain Sabzian best known for?

Hossain Sabzian is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Close-Up (1990).

When and where was Hossain Sabzian born?

Hossain Sabzian was born in Tehran, Iran. They passed away on September 29, 2006.

How many credits does Hossain Sabzian have?

Hossain Sabzian has accumulated over 3 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 1996.

What is Hossain Sabzian's background in cinema and television?

Hossain Sabzian was an Iranian man known for his acting work, with three known credits. He is best known for starring in the 1990 docufiction film Close-Up, which was directed by Abbas Kiarostami. In 1989, Sabzian tricked a family into believing he was the famous Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf, and these events we...