Trivia

Is the first Iranian actress to crossover into mainstream Hollywood cinema.

Is the first Iranian and Middle Eastern actress to be nominated for an Oscar.

Is a naturalised United States citizen. Currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

As far as her 24 (2001) character goes, she said that her job as an actress is to not judge the character but to portray her as objectively and honestly as possible.

Received her Bachelor's degree in International Relations.

In 2005, she appeared on the television series 24 (2001) playing the murderous matriarch of a Turkish/Muslim family terrorist cell. Though normally reluctant to play terrorists, Aghdashloo was attracted to the complexity of the character, which was exemplified by the contradiction between being a ruthless killer and a loving mother. Though her playing a terrorist did attract criticism, particularly from the Persian and Muslim community, Shohreh steadfastly defended the role.

"Shohreh" means "famous girl" in Farsi language, and it's a popular name for Persian women.

Always introduces her ex-husband Aydin Aghdashloo as one of the best artists in the world. She was chosen to be the best actress of Iran (1978) just a year before Iran's revolution.

Her first husband, Aydin Aghdashloo is a famous Persian artist.

She played the mother of Jonathan Ahdout's character in La casa de arena y niebla (2003) and also played the mother of his character in Season Four of the television series 24 (2001).

In Persian movies, she played the leading roles most of the time.

Close friends with Marcia Gay Harden.

Began her acting career with Theater Workshops in Iran, where she performed in numerous plays.

Daughter of Anushiravan and Effie Vaziri-Tabar. Has three brothers: Shahram Vaziri-Tabar, Shahryar Vaziri-Tabar and Shahrokh Vaziri-Tabar.

Has one daughter with her second husband Houshang Touzie: Tara Touzie (born 1989).

The designer of her red dress in the 2004 Oscars was a Persian designer named Simin.

Benazir Bhutto has always been one of her role models in her life and she wants to play her role in the future.

Guests of Hotel Astoria (1989) was the first movie she made outside of Iran.

Born on the same date as her co-star Frances Fisher.

Has had rhinoplasty.

As of 2018, has never appeared in a film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.