Behrouz Vossoughi
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| Behrouz Vossoughi بهروز وثوقی | |
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| Born |
Khalil Vossoughi March 1938 (age 75) Khoy, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran |
| Residence | San Rafael, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Googoosh (1975–1976) Catherine (1980–present) |
| Partner(s) | Pouri Banai (1971–1972) |
| Children |
Mahshid (b. 1985) Mahan (b. 1990) |
Behrouz Vossoughi (Persian: بهروز وثوقی, born as Khalil Vossoughi [1] 10 March 1938 in Khoy, West Azarbaijan, Iran) is an Iranian actor.
Career
He started acting in films with Samuel Khachikian's Toofan dar shahr-e ma. He became a major star as the brooding hero of the revenge drama Qeysar (1969). He has over 50 years of experience in the motion picture industry, with featured appearances in more than 90 films. His work has earned him recognition at several international film festivals. Vossoughi has also worked in television, radio, and theater.
Personal life
Behrouz Vossoughi currently resides in San Rafael, California with his wife, Catherine Vossoughi. Previously, he was briefly married, in the 1970s, to the Iranian singer Googoosh.
Awards
- San Francisco International Film Festival "The Unvanquished" honoree (2006)
Films
- Toghi
- Panjereh
- Mamal Amrikaee
- Hamsafar
- Mah-e Asaal
- Tangsir
- Deshneh
- Sazesh
- Sooteh Delan
- Gavaznha
- Caravans (1978) - James Fargo co-starring with Anthony Quinn/
- Rhino Season (2012)
References
External links
 Behrouz Vossoughi speaking in Azerbaijani language |
- Home Page
- Behrouz Vossoughi at the Internet Movie Database
- The unvanquished: Exiled Iranian film superstar Behrouz Vossoughi is ready for a comeback
- Iranian.com Photo essay: Actor Behrooz Vosooghi honored in Toronto
- (Persian) Acting in exile
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