1. Khalil Vossoughi known professionally as Behrouz Vossoughi, is an Iranian actor.
13 Facts About Behrouz Vossoughi
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Behrouz Vossoughi's work has earned him recognition at several international film festivals, including for Best Actor at the International Film Festival of India in 1974 and San Francisco International Film Festival in 2006.
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Behrouz Vossoughi moved to Tehran when he was in his teenage years.
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Behrouz Vossoughi has two brothers: Changiz Vossoughi and Shahrad Vossoughi.
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Behrouz Vossoughi started acting in films with Samuel Khachikian in Toofan dar Shahre Ma and Abbas Shabaviz's Gole gomshodeh, and became a major star as the brooding hero of the revenge drama Qeysar, directed by Masoud Kimiai.
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Behrouz Vossoughi received the Best Actor Award at the Sepas Film Festival for this role.
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Behrouz Vossoughi went on to collaborate with Kimiai on five more films, including Dash Akol.
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Behrouz Vossoughi's most acclaimed performance was as Zar Mohamad, a peasant seeking justice in Tangsir directed by Amir Naderi.
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In 1975 Behrouz Vossoughi appeared in The Beehive in the role of Ebi.
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In 1978, Behrouz Vossoughi partnered with Ali Hatami in another film, Sooteh-Delan.
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Behrouz Vossoughi was one of the first Iranians to appear in American and European co-productions, such as Caravans, co-starring with Anthony Quinn, Jennifer O'Neill and Michael Sarrazin.
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Behrouz Vossoughi appeared in The Invincible Six with Curd Jurgens, and Sphinx with Frank Langella and Lesley-Anne Down.
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Behrouz Vossoughi is currently a judge on Persian Talent Show.