Taraneh Alidoosti Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Taraneh Alidoosti, is an Iranian actress, producer, translator, and social activist. She is regarded as one of Iran’s most acclaimed actresses, earning international recognition for starring in Asghar Farhadi‘s Academy Award-winning film The Salesman (2016).

Her distinguished career also includes acclaimed performances in I’m Taraneh, 15, Beautiful City, About Elly, Shahrzad, and Leila’s Brothers.

Taraneh Alidoosti
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Name:	Taraneh Alidoosti
Born:	January 12, 1984 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Tehran, Iran
Nationality:	Iranian
Ethnicity:	Persian (Iranian)
Height:	5 feet 6¼ inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Hamid Alidoosti, Nadereh Hakim-Elahi
Siblings:	Pouyan Alidoosti
Spouse:	Ali Mansoori (m. 2011–2016)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Hannah Mansoori
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Translator, Social Activist
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early life and education

Taraneh Alidoosti was born on January 12, 1984, in Tehran, Iran. She was raised by Hamid Alidoosti and Nadereh Hakim-Elahi. Her ethnicity is Persian (Iranian).

She grew up alongside her younger brother, Pouyan Alidoosti, who tragically died in 2005 following an accident during the Iranian Fire Festival. She follows Islam.

Taraneh attended Amin Tarokh Acting School, where she studied acting before making her professional screen debut in 2002. She is also fluent in English and German and has translated literary works from English into Persian.

Career

Taraneh Alidoosti began her acting career after being cast in I’m Taraneh, 15 (2002), a performance that earned her the Crystal Simorgh at the Fajr International Film Festival and the Silver Leopard Award at the Locarno Film Festival.

She later collaborated extensively with acclaimed director Asghar Farhadi, appearing in Beautiful City, Fireworks Wednesday, About Elly, and the Academy Award-winning The Salesman.

She also achieved enormous popularity portraying Shahrzad in the historical television series of the same name, Shahrzad. Beyond acting, she has worked as a producer and translator, bringing several English-language literary works into Persian.

Her contributions have established her among the most respected performers in Iranian cinema.

Awards and nominations

• Silver Leopard Award – Best Actress, Locarno Film Festival (I’m Taraneh, 15)
• Crystal Simorgh Award – Best Actress, Fajr International Film Festival (I’m Taraneh, 15)
• Crystal Simorgh Award – Best Actress (The Salesman)
• Multiple Hafez Awards for film and television performances
• Voted Best Iranian Actress of the Decade by Sanate Cinema magazine critics.

Social media

• Instagram: @t_alidoosti

Personal life

Taraneh Alidoosti, 42 years old, is currently divorced. She was married to Ali Mansoori from 2011 until their divorce in 2016.

There is no verified information about any relationship after the divorce. She is the parent of Hannah Mansoori.

She stands 5 feet 6¼ inches (168 cm) tall. Outside acting, she is passionate about literature and translation and has translated works by authors including Alice Munro and Nicole Krauss into Persian.

She has also been active in advocating for human rights and women’s rights in Iran.

Net worth

Taraneh Alidoosti‘s net worth is $5 million USD. Her income comes from acting in films and television series, producing projects, literary translation, endorsements, and public appearances.

Her long-running career in Iranian cinema, together with internationally acclaimed performances, remains the primary source of her financial success.

Filmography

• I’m Taraneh, 15 (2002)
• Beautiful City (2004)
• Fireworks Wednesday (2006)
• Canaan (2008)
• About Elly (2009)
• Tardid (Doubt) (2009)
• Everything Is Fine (2012)
• The Salesman (2016)
• Leila’s Brothers (2022)
• Subtraction (2022)

Television

• Shahrzad (2015–2018)
• The Heart of Ice (2012)

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