Early Life and Family

• Born: Tehran, Iran (1957)
• Died: October 6, 2023 (aged 66)
• Son of actress Jamileh Sheykhi.
• Married to Fatemeh Naghavi, also an actress.
• Father to two children, Setareh Pesyani and Khosrow Pesyani, both actors.

Career in Theater, Film, and Television

• Began acting career in theatrical plays in 1977.
• First film appearance in 1983 with the movie "Afarit."
• Extensive work in television series throughout his career.
• Founded the "Bazi" theater group with his wife, Fatemeh Naghavi, since 1988, producing experimental theater.
• Notable Film Appearances:
  • The Hidden Half (2001)
  • Ceasefire 1 and 2 (2005 & 2014)
  • Hidden Feeling (2006)
  • Throughout the Night (2010)
  • The Redemption (2010)
  • The President's Cell Phone (2011)
  • The Wooden Bridge (2011)
• Notable Television Series:
  • The First Night of Peace (2006)
  • Privacy Policy (2009)
  • Goodbye Child (2012)
  • A Piece of Land (2012)
  • Like a Mother (2013)
  • Madineh (2014)
  • A Beautiful Revolution (2014)
• Directed and wrote the play "Qajari Coffee" in 2018, staged at the City Theater in Tehran. Adapted Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’.

Awards and Recognition

• Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Golden Statue multiple times:
  • Two Women (1998)
  • The Burnt Generation (1999)
  • The Last Supper (2001)
  • Who Killed Amir? (2005)
• Nominated for Crystal Simorgh's Best Leading Actor for In Cold Blood (1994) at the Fajr International Film Festival.
• Won the Best Supporting Actor Golden Statue for Water and Fire (2001).
• Received the National Artist Honor Award in 1999.

Legacy and Influence

• Established a acting school called Free Acting Workshop in 1994, contributing to the training of new actors.
• Known for his nuanced performances and versatility across different genres.
• His work is recognized by WahooArt and other platforms showcasing Iranian cinema.
• Daughter, Setareh Pesyani, continues his legacy in acting.
• Considered a veteran of Iranian theater, film, and television, leaving behind a significant body of work.