Maziar Lorestani

Maziar Lorestani (born October 18, 1966, Tehran) is an Iranian director and film, television, and stage actor.

Early life and education Lorestani was born in Tehran. His father was a judge, and his mother was a teacher. The two were initially unsupportive of Lorestani's desire to pursue theatre as a career, but came to support him after seeing his theatre projects. The performance of his thesis show, Matori, was cancelled, due to the show containing dance.

Acting Lorestani began acting in the 1980s under the name Shohreh Lorestani.

Theatre As of 2013, Lorestani had directed 17 theatrical productions.

In September 2023, Lorestani directed a production of Waiting for Godot at Charsu Hall of Tehran's City Theater Complex. The play planned to run until October 22.

Filmography

Films

Television +YearSeriesRoleRefOnce Upon Time 2020Tweezers

Personal life In 2022, Lorestani came out as a transgender man and announced he would be going by the first name Maziar.