Shohreh Aghdashloo

Aghdashloo began her acting career in Iran before moving to England during the Iranian Revolution and later becoming a US citizen. Following several years of supporting roles in TV and film, she gained recognition for her performance in the 2003 film House of Sand and Fog, earning multiple film critics' awards and an Oscar nomination. This role marked a turning point in her career, leading to further opportunities as a character actress in film and TV. Her notable work includes the TV series House of Saddam, for which she won an Emmy Award.