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Reza Naji

Acting Born Dec 26, 1942 Tabriz, Iran 37 credits

Biography

Reza Naji is an Iranian actor and an iconic figure of Iranian cinema. He started his career in theater as a teenager. While serving in the Iranian army, he continued to perform in different roles. His first role in a film was in 1997's Children of Heaven, a breakthrough performance. Naji has since played several roles in Iranian films. Born in Tabriz, Iran, on December 26, 1942, he is also known as Mohammad Amir Naji. He has appeared in at least 37 films and is recognized for his contributions to Iranian cinema.

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Career

Career overview

Reza Naji began his acting career in theater as a teenager. He continued to perform in various roles while serving in the Iranian army. Naji's first film role was in 1997's Children of Heaven, which marked a significant breakthrough in his career.

For his role in Children of Heaven, director Majid Majidi sought an actor with an Azeri accent, and Naji was selected from a group of 2,500 actors tested for the part. Since then, Naji has appeared in several notable Iranian films, including one directed by Majid Majidi, The Song of Sparrows.

Reza Naji's extensive filmography includes 37 known credits, showcasing his versatility and dedication to his craft. Born in Tabriz, Iran, Naji has become an iconic figure in Iranian cinema, known for his contributions to the industry.

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Known for

Film

Children of Heaven

as Ali's Father

Frequent co-stars

Amir Farrokh Hashemian 1 shared title
Bahare Seddiqi 1 shared title
Nafise Jafar-Mohammadi 1 shared title
Fereshte Sarabandi 1 shared title
Kamal Mirkarimi 1 shared title
Behzad Rafi 1 shared title
Dariush Mokhtari 1 shared title
Mohammad-Hasan Hosseinian 1 shared title
Masume Dair 1 shared title
Kambiz Peykarnegar 1 shared title

Career timeline

Red Shades
OccasionProjectionist
WinnersCrab
The SorcererApache
The Maiden TowerWe Are All TogetherTexas 2Newcastle
SlyThe Redtails
Divar Be DivarSperm Whale: Roya's Selection
Bench Cinema
Hamsar dot comSperm Whale
Angels Come TogetherAngels Descend TogetherShiva
Ziba and I
ForgottenWave and Rock
Mom! Behrouz Hit MeAutumnMaman, Behrouz Hits Me!
Wind Blows in the MeadowParvaze Morghabiha
The Song of Sparrows
The Willow Tree
Kandaloos Gardens
The Little Bird Boy
Baran
Birth of a Butterfly
Children of HeavenTunnel 18

Full filmography

  • Red Shades (2025)
  • Occasion (2024) as Haj Ghorban
  • Projectionist (2024) as jalil's father
  • Winners (2023) as Naser Khan
  • Crab (2023)
  • The Sorcerer (2022)
  • Apache (2022)
  • The Maiden Tower (2019)
  • We Are All Together (2019)
  • Texas 2 (2019) as Yavar
  • Newcastle (2019)
  • Sly (2018)
  • The Redtails (2018)
  • Divar Be Divar (2017)
  • Sperm Whale: Roya's Selection (2017)
  • Bench Cinema (2016) as Prison Guard
  • Hamsar dot com (2015)
  • Sperm Whale (2015) as Panah
  • Angels Come Together (2014)
  • Angels Descend Together (2014) as Mohammad Amir Naji
  • Shiva (2014)
  • Ziba and I (2013)
  • Forgotten (2011) as Karam
  • Wave and Rock (2011)
  • Mom! Behrouz Hit Me (2010)
  • Autumn (2010) as Yusuf (as Reza Naji)
  • Maman, Behrouz Hits Me! (2010)
  • Wind Blows in the Meadow (2009)
  • Parvaze Morghabiha (2009)
  • The Song of Sparrows (2008) as Karim
  • The Willow Tree (2005) as Morteza
  • Kandaloos Gardens (2004)
  • The Little Bird Boy (2002)
  • Baran (2001) as Memar
  • Birth of a Butterfly (2000)
  • Children of Heaven (1997) as Ali's Father
  • Tunnel 18 (1997) as Khan