Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Homayon Ershadi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in architecture (graduated in 1970) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Spouse | Susan Karimi |
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| Children | Son - Houman, Daughter - 1 |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/homayounershadi | |
| Threads | https://www.threads.com/@homayounershadi?xmt=AQF0-AOdJJOt6J561V1VjOrANdLFvLGGg_Lmb9tL3-xVB_s |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Born in Isfahan, Iran, Homayoun initially pursued a career in architecture before transitioning to acting. | |
| After the Islamic Revolution in 1980, he relocated to Vancouver, Canada, where he worked in architecture for several years. | |
| He returned to Iran after his marriage ended and enjoyed visiting his grandchildren who settled in Vancouver. | |
| His breakthrough came when he was unexpectedly invited to audition by filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami for Taste of Cherry. | |
| The film won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and acted as a springboard for his acting career. | |
| Notably, he was selected for the role of Baba in The Kite Runner despite feeling he did not fit the character’s physical description. | |
| Following his role in The Kite Runner, he gained significant recognition and continued to work in both Iranian and international films. | |
| He was rumored to have been considered for Terrence Malick’s project The Way of the Wind, although this was never confirmed. | |
| Homayoun divided his time between Iran and Canada, maintaining strong family ties. |
