Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani is an Iranian-French actress, musician, and singer born in Tehran in 1983.

Golshifteh Farahani is an Iranian-French actress, musician, and singer born in Tehran in 1983. She began acting as a child in theatre and later became known internationally for films such as Body of Lies, About Elly, Paterson, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Early life and education

Farahani was born in Tehran in 1983 and is also known by the birth name Rahavard Farahani. Available sources say she studied music and developed an early interest in both theatre and piano.

Acting career

She began acting in theatre as a child and made her first film appearance at 14 in The Pear Tree. Her later filmography includes major international titles such as About Elly, Paterson, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Music and other work

In addition to acting, Farahani is identified as a musician and singer. Sources note that she has musical training and performs on piano and other instruments.

International recognition

Her role in Body of Lies is often cited as a turning point that introduced her to wider international audiences. Later performances in European and American films further established her as a cross-border screen actor.