Akbar Abdi

Akbar Abdi (, 26 August 1960 – 24 July 2026) was an Iranian actor. He received various accolades, including two Crystal Simorghs, a Hafez Award and an Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Award.

Life and career Abdi began his career in 1981 with the children's television series The Traffic Neighborhood, directed by Dariush Moadebian. His main credits include The Actor, Delshodegan, and The Snowman. He also acted in the film Ejareh-Nesheenha (The Tenants).

He underwent a kidney transplant in June 2016. Abdi died from a heart attack on 24 July 2026, at the age of 65.

Filmography

Film

Web Year Title Role Director Platform 2013–2014King of EarRahman Shoja'atDavood MirbagheriVideo CD

Awards and nominations Received the Crystal Simorgh for the second role of a man from the 8th Fajr Film Festival for his role in Ali Hatami's film Mother (1989) Received Crystal Simorgh for Best Supporting Actor from the 30th Fajr International Film Festival for his role in the film I Dream I Made by Reza Attaran Nominated for the 20th Fajr Film Festival Award for the film Bread, Love and Motor 1000