Shohreh Aghdashloo | Be Brave...But Be Careful
On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Shohreh Aghdashloo. We explore Shohreh’s journey from Iran to Hollywood, which is as captivating as her performances. Shohreh shares her early defiance against cultural norms and her celebrated career milestones, including her Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning roles. We discuss her parts in "The Expanse," "24," "Star Trek," “Renfield,” “X-Men” and her role as the voice of the dragon in the Netflix movie, “Damsel.”
Shohreh recounts her courageous escape from Iran during the 1978 revolution and the support of her husband in her pursuit of acting. We explore the societal expectations of Iranian women and the cultural influences that shaped her path, all against the backdrop of political upheaval. Shohreh brings context and insight to the quiet but persistent movement for change in Iran and the personal experiences that resonate with Shohreh's family, offering a window into the lives of women in a rapidly evolving country.
We discuss the nuances of bringing complex characters to life, as well as the challenges that come with controversial roles, as Shohreh discusses the backlash from her portrayal of a terrorist in "24." We also touch on her experiences working with Hollywood icons, such as Ben Kingsley, Nicolas Cage and more. This episode explores a dynamic tapestry of life lessons, laughter, and the simple joys of storytelling, with one of Hollywood’s most intriguing personalities.
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Shohreh Aghdashloo
Actress | Author | Activist | Voiceover Artist
Shohreh Aghdashloo is an Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated actress. Her prolific work on stage and screen has been lauded for decades in both her native Iran and worldwide, especially in her adopted home, the United States. American audiences know her best from her Oscar-nominated performance in “House Of Sand And Fog” and her Emmy-winning role in HBO’s acclaimed “House Of Saddam.”
As a diverse talent and voice-over artist, Shohreh has moved between television, film, and theatre with much ease. In 2012, Shohreh dazzled critics while portraying the title character in the legendary Federico Garcia Lorca’s final theatrical play, “House Of Bernarda Alba,” in London at the famed Almeida Theatre.
Shohreh has voiced characters for the video games Mass Effect, Destiny, and animated TV series like Arcane. She also has narrated audiobooks like "The Bible of Clay" by Julia Navarro, "And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini, and "Until We Are Free: My Fight for Human Rights in Iran" by Shirin Ebadi.
Aghdashloo’s prestigious TV credits include: “The Expanse”, “24”, “The Flight Attendant,” “Grimm,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House MD,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Will & Grace,” among many others. Shohreh’s work in film includes blockbusters such as: “Star Trek: Beyond,” “X-Men - The Last Stand,” and “The Lake House.”
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