Hossein Mahjoub, a renowned Iranian actor, was born on August 1, 1948, in Rasht. His journey in the world of acting began with literature studies in high school, followed by various acting classes with prominent actors and directors. Mahjoub's early experiences as a theatre actor date back to 1968, when he participated in productions such as "Soltan Snake" by Bahram Beizaei, "In Forest" by Riosono Acotakava, and "What Is the Iron Cost" by Bertolt Brecht.
Mahjoub made his film debut in Bahram Beizaei's "Downpour" in 1972. He gained widespread recognition in Iran in the 1980s for his role in "Mare" directed by Ali Zhekan. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films, including "Perhaps Another Time" (1987),"The Wasteland" (1988),"Reyhaneh" (1989),"The Moon and the Sun" (1995),"Slivers of the Sun" (1995),"The Kingdom of Solomon the Prophet" (2008),"Toranj" (2013),and "The Resident of the Middle Floor" (2013).
As a television actor, Mahjoub has appeared in various series, such as "Bravehearts of Tangestan" (1971-1973),"Sarbedaran" (1984),"The Sultan and the Shepherd" (1981-1984),"Jungle Commander" (1984-1987),"The Spiritualists" (2006),"House of Outsiders" (2008),"On the way to Zayandeh Roud" (2010),"The Times" (2012),"The Star of Life" (2013),and "Ancient Land" (2010-2015).
In addition to acting, Mahjoub has experience in film production, writing, and directing. His first short film as a director was "Mirror" in 1979, followed by the writing and directing of many movies and documentaries, such as "Desert Shepherds" (1980),"Turkmen" (1985),and "In Search of Balance" (1993).
Throughout his career, Mahjoub has received numerous award nominations for his performances in films such as "The Last Act" (1990),"I'm Taraneh, 15" (2001),"Big Drum under the Left Foot" (2004),and "We're Still Alive" (2008). He has won five awards from various Iranian and foreign film festivals for his performances in films like "Color of Paradise" (1997),including the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the International Fajr Film Festival.
