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Golshifteh Farahani
Also known as Rahavard Farahani, گلشیفته فراهانی, رهاورد فراهانی
- Born
- Jul 10, 1983age 43
- height
- 5'7" (or 170 cm)
- body type
- Average
- nationality
- French), (Iranian
Career
Active 1996 – present
Biography
About Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani is an Iranian and French actress, born Rahavard Farahani in Tehran, Iran, on 10 July 1983. She has been acting professionally for three decades, starting around age 12, with a career spanning from 1996 to the present. Brown hair and brown eyes complement her average build, and she stands 5'7" tall. Farahani has delivered notable performances in films like M for Mother (2006), About Elly (2009), The Patience Stone (2012), Paterson (2016), and Extraction (2020) and its sequel Extraction 2 (2023). She also stars in the series Invasion (2021–present). Her work in The Patience Stone earned her a nomination for the Most Promising Actress Award at the 2014 César Awards. With a substantial Instagram following of 16.2 million, she remains an active figure in film and beyond.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1996-present (started around 12 years old; 30 years active)
- Birthplace
- Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Ethnicity
- Middle Eastern
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 115 lbs (or 52 kg)
- Measurements
- 32–25–32 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.78
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 16.2m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How has she balanced an extensive filmography with a long-running series role?
Her filmography includes over a dozen major films, from the Iranian drama About Elly to Hollywood productions like Body of Lies and Extraction, while she simultaneously stars in the ongoing TV series Invasion. This combination, plus a 30-year career, highlights her versatility and sustained presence in both cinema and television.
What is her professional name versus her birth name?
Born Rahavard Farahani, she works under the professional name Golshifteh Farahani. This distinction is common in the entertainment industry, and it reflects her public persona in both Iranian and international cinema.
How does her physical profile align with typical on-screen roles?
Standing at 5'7" with an average build and brown hair and eyes, her physical traits are versatile, allowing her to play a wide range of characters. This is reflected in her roles, which span from dramatic leads to action-oriented parts in Extraction and its sequel.
Did you know
- She has been acting since she was around 12 years old, giving her over 30 years of experience by 2026.
- Her César Award nomination for The Patience Stone marks a notable recognition in French cinema, given her dual nationality.
- Her Instagram following of 16.2 million indicates a substantial global fanbase, particularly for an actress with a mix of art-house and commercial roles.
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