Beyond her acting, Shohreh Aghdashloo has a background in political science, which influences her advocacy work and often enriches the depth of her portrayals. Born on May 11, 1952, she moved to England during the 1979 Revolution, where she studied international relations at Brunel University before eventually pursuing acting. Her early career began theater and cinema, starring in critically acclaimed films such as The Report (1977) and Shatranj-e Baad (The Chess Game of the Wind, 1976), both of which showcased her dramatic range.
