1. Nasir Al-din Al-Tusi (1201)

Astronomer

Nasir Al-din Al-Tusi is a famous Astronomer, who was born on February 18, 1201 in Iran. Persian scholar who created the foundations for astronomy and trigonometry hundreds of years before...

2. Alireza Haghighi (1988)

Iranian Footballer

Goalkeeper who joined Rubin Kazan in 2012 and became a member of the Iranian national team in 2010.

3. Hana Kamkar (1980)

World Music Singer

One member of the Iranian family of singers and musicians The Kamkars. The band has released over a dozen albums since they began performing in 1965. She has served as...

4. Alireza Nikbakht (1980)

Soccer Player

Iranian professional football player who is known for his work with the Khoneh Be Khoneh football club in League 2. He is also known for his work as a midfielder...

5. Mehrzad Marashi (1980)

German Singer

German-Iranian singer who rose to stardom after winning the seventh season of the reality singing show Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar. Following his victory, he released highly-successful singles like "Don't Believe"...

6. Samira Makhmalbaf (1980)

Iranian Film Director

One of the most influential directors of the Iranian New Wave movement whose work included At Five in the Afternoon and Blackboards.

7. Javad Nekounam (1980)

Soccer Player

Midfielder who began his second stint with Osasuna in 2014 and debuted with the Iranian national team in 2000. He was runner up for Asian Footballer of the Year in...

8. Sami Yusuf (1980)

World Music Singer

Sami Yusuf is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on July 19, 1980 in Iran. Middle Eastern musician known for blending East and West styles. His single “Al-Mu`allim,”...

9. Rahman Ahmadi (1980)

Football Player

Goalkeeper who joined Sepahan in 2013 and debuted with the Iranian national team in 2008.

10. Hichkas (1985)

Iranian Musician

Iranian rapper known for being one of the prominent faces of Persian Rap who's been credited with helping popularize the art. He released his first solo album, Jangale Asfalt, in...

11. Mohsen Afshani (1989)

TV Actor

Iranian film and television star known for his role as Hamed in the 2012 film The Sinners. He has also been seen in the television series' Shoghe parvaz and Sakhtemane 85. 

12. Nasrin Moghanloo (1968)

Movie Actress

Iranian film and television star best recognized for her roles in films like Without Permission and The Spouse. 

13. Mohammad Reza Shah (1919)

Emperor

Mohammad Reza Shah is a famous Emperor, who was born on October 26, 1919 in Iran. King of Persia and Iran from 1941 until the Iranian revolution in 1979. He...

14. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919)

World Leader

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi is a famous World Leader, who was born on October 26, 1919 in Iran. The Shah of Iran, who ruled his country from 1941 until he was...

15. Mandana Mani (1978)

Fashion Designer

Fashion stylist and owner of the clothing brand Mandana Mani. Her work has shown at Los Angeles Fashion Week. She showcases her clothing on Instagram and has garnered more than...

16. Sajjad Anoushiravani (1984)

Olympic Weightlifter

Weightlifter who served as the head coach of the Iranian team that won two gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He previously won silver as a weightlifter...

17. Reza Aslan (1972)

Writer Scholar

This Iranian-born religious scholar and author is most famous for his widely translated works No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam (published in 2005) and Zealot:...

18. Reza Attaran (1968)

Iranian Actor And Director

This Iranian actor is known for his roles in several Reza Attaran-directed comedy series, as well as for his performances in such drama and comedy movies as, respectively, Dehliz and...

19. Saeid Ezatolahi (1996)

Soccer Player

Midfielder who became the first Iranian player to score in the Champions League, doing so as a member of FC Rostov during the 2016-2017 tournament. 

20. Bahram Radan (1979)

Iranian Actor

Award-winning Iranian actor who is best known for his roles in Santouri and Candle in the Wind. He is sometimes called the Iranian Brad Pitt. He received a Ladakh International...

21. Homayoun Shajarian (1975)

Iranian Musician

Known for such recordings as Simorq, Showq Nameh, and Neither Angel nor Devil, this Iranian classical singer also became known for his skill as a Kamancheh (Persian string instrument) and...

22. Leila Hatami (1972)

Actress

Iranian actress who has starred in the films A Separation, Kamalolmolk, The Last Step, Felicity Land, and The Deserted Station.

23. Shahab Hosseini (1974)

Iranian Actor

Iranian actor who played roles in many films, including The Woman Does Not Speak and A Candle in the Wind.

24. Mohammad Ali Fardin Sr. (1931)

Movie Actor

Mohammad Ali Fardin Sr. is a famous Movie Actor, who was born on February 4, 1931 in Iran. Iranian actor, film director, and professional wrestler. He is best recognized for...

25. Mohammad Kazemtash (1991)

Instagram Star

Mohammad Kazemtash is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on March 12, 1991 in Iran. Social media personality and comedy content creator who rose to fame by sharing videos...

26. Marjane Satrapi (1969)

Artist

Graphic novelist, children's book author, and cartoonist whose autobiographical work, Persepolis, was adapted into a successful 2007 film. Her other notable works include Embroideries and Chicken with Plums.

27. Sajad Gharibi (1991)

Instagram Star

Bodybuilder and Instagram star who is known as Persian Hercules and for posting pictures of his diets, workout routines, and physical progression to his over 1 million Instagram followers.   

28. Behrouz Vossoughi (1938)

Actor

Actor from Iran who has appeared in more than ninety films during his five-decade career. He received the Akira Kurosawa Award for Lifetime Achievement at the San Francisco International Film Festival in...

29. Mohammad Ebrahimi (1984)

Iranian Footballer

Iranian professional football player who is best known for playing the position of forward. He is also known for playing for the team Tractor Sazi in the Persian Gulf Pro...

30. Farah Pahlavi (1938)

Emperess Of Iran

Queen Consort of Iran from 1959 until 1967 and Empress Consort from 1967 until she was exiled in 1979. She was the only Empress to be named in post-Islamic Iran. 

31. Delvin.96 (2018)

Instagram Star

Delvin.96 is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on January 24, 2018 in Iran. Social media starlet who has risen to fame for her delvin.96 Instagram account. She has...

32. Dariush Mehrjui (1939)

Film Director

Founding member of the Iranian New Wave movement of the 1970s and director of 1969's Gaav and 1978's The Cycle.

33. Arat Hosseini (2013)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who has attracted more than 6 million followers to his arat.gym account. He is a very talented soccer player and is in the Liverpool Academy youth program. He...

34. Abbas Kiarostami (1940)

Film Director Photographer And P

Critically acclaimed director of 1997's Taste of Cherry and 2010's Certified Copy.

35. Aydin Aghdashloo (1940)

Iranian Painter

Iranian painter, graphic artist, and writer. He is known for having been awarded the Legion of Honour Award at the French embassy in Iran in January of 2016. He also...

36. Mir-Hossein Mousavi (1942)

Iranian Politician

Affiliated with the Islamic Republican Party until 1987 and with the Green Path of Hope Party beginning in 2009, this Iranian politician held office during the 1980s as his country's...

37. Jalal Talebi (1942)

Iranian Footballer

Midfielder who made 15 appearances for the Iranian national team from 1964 to 1971. He became a manager after retirement, leading such teams as Al-Khaleej, the Syrian national team and...

38. Payman Maadi (1970)

Actor

Actor who has gained fame for his career in international film, including the 2011 drama film A Separation, which won the Academy Award for best foreign language film. He would...

39. Habib Rezaei (1970)

Actor

Iranian actor and casting director known for his work on different films and television series. He is most recognized for his role in the 2009 film Twenty where he played...

40. Pantea Bahram (1970)

Iranian Actress

Iranian actress who is best recognized for her recurring television roles and appearances. She is best recognized for having played  Afsaneh Meshkat on the 2018 series Deldadegan as well as for...

41. Shadmehr Aghili (1973)

Musician Singer Composer

Irani music producer who gained popularity with his albums Fasl e Ashenayi, Mosafer and Khiali Nist. His realshadmehr Instagram has amassed more than 7 million followers.

42. Iron Sheik (1943)

Wrestler

Born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, he is an Iranian-American former professional wrestler and occasional actor remembered for his legendary WWF career. He was also known by the names Ali Vasari,...

43. Mohammad Khatami (1943)

Actor

Iranian politician, theologian, and scholar who served from 1997-2005 as President of Iran. Previously, he had held office as Iranian Minister of Culture.

44. Hooman Iranmanesh (1993)

Instagram Star

Iranian comedian, musician, composer and social media superstar who picked up a significant fan base on Instagram. He frequently uploads new comedy bits and sketches for more than 2 million followers.

45. Siavash Ghomayshi (1945)

Iranian Singer

Famous for albums such as Yadegari (2011), Rooz-haye Bi-Khatereh (2005), and Taak (1993), this Iranian-born pop, world music, and electronic trance vocalist, musician, and songwriter recorded on the Caltex Records...

46. Hamid Sefat (1993)

Rapper

Rapper and hip-hop songwriter who is best known for the singles "Divoonas," "Hayhat," and "Bakhshesh." His popularity led to him garnering over 3.3 million followers on his hamidsefat Instagram account.

47. Hossein Bastani (1971)

Journalist

Iranian journalist who is known for his work as a producer and political analyst for BBC Persian. He is also known for having served as the secretary-general for the Association...

48. Bahareh Rahnama (1973)

Iranian Actor

Iranian actress known for her roles in films like No Men Allowed, Meeting Leila, and 360 Degree. Her screen debut was in the 1993 hit The Viper. 

49. Niki Karimi (1971)

Iranian Film Director And Actor

Award-winning film actress who is predominantly recognized for her work in I Am His Wife and Wednesday, May 9. She also enjoyed a successful career on the other side of the camera...

50. Rambod Javan (1971)

TV Actor

Iranian TV actor who is best known for performing in various drama and comedy TV programs based in Iran. He has an incredibly popular Instagram featuring lifestyle posts.