★ HOW OLD IS SHAHAB HOSSEINI?
Shahab Hosseini is 52 years old, born February 3, 1974 in IR · Aquarius.
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About
Shahab Hosseini turned Iranian cinema into an international stage, winning Best Actor at Cannes 2016 for The Salesman—the first Iranian male actor to claim that prize. Born in Iran in 1974, he built a reputation through festival wins at Fajr and Berlin before his Cannes breakthrough. An Aquarius with numerology Life Path 8, he channels ambition and institutional recognition into his craft as actor and screenwriter.
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Biography
Shahab Hosseini is an Iranian actor and screenwriter whose career peaked with international festival recognition. Born 3 February 1974, he received early nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Fajr Film Festival for A Candle in the Wind (2003) and Redemption at 8:20 (2004), then won Best Actor at Fajr in 2008 for Superstar. His ensemble work in A Separation earned him the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival in 2011 alongside his co-cast. The 2016 Cannes Film Festival marked his apex: he won Best Actor for The Salesman, becoming the first Iranian male actor to receive the award. In 2019, the French government recognised him with the Legion of Honour, cementing his status as Iran's most-decorated male actor internationally. As an Aquarius born in 1974, Hosseini embodies the sign's intellectual independence and visionary drive. His dual practice as actor and screenwriter reflects the occupational flexibility of contemporary cinema. Iranian cinema's global reach in the 2000s–2010s provided the platform for his ascent.
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Trivia
- Nominated for Crystal Simorgh Best Supporting Actor for two films within one year: A Candle in the Wind (2003) and Redemption at 8:20 (2004)
- Won the Silver Bear for Best Actor as part of the ensemble cast of A Separation at Berlin 2011, rather than in a lead role
- Received the French Legion of Honour in 2019, one of the highest civilian decorations, recognising his cultural impact beyond Iran
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Shahab Hosseini extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shahab Hosseini?
- Shahab Hosseini is 52 years old (born February 3, 1974).
- When is Shahab Hosseini's birthday?
- Shahab Hosseini was born on February 3, 1974.
- What is Shahab Hosseini's zodiac sign?
- Shahab Hosseini is a Aquarius, born February 3, 1974.
- What is Shahab Hosseini's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shahab Hosseini was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Shahab Hosseini from?
- Shahab Hosseini is from IR.
- What does Shahab Hosseini do?
- Shahab Hosseini is a writer.
- Is Shahab Hosseini still alive?
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