Mohammad-Reza Sharifinia

Mohammad-Reza Sharifinia (, born 15 June 1955) is an Iranian actor and film producer.

Early life Sharifinia was born on 15 June 1955 in Tehran, Iran. After graduating from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, he married Iranian actress Azita Hajian. Their two daughters, Mehraveh and Melika, are also actresses and have played roles in many important Persian series. In December 2010, and after nearly 20 years living separately, Sharifinia and Hajian filed for divorce.

Career He began his acting career with Avinar (1991, S. Asadi), and has worked in many films as producer, assistant director, cinematographer, casting director, and has acted in minor and major roles. He became famous after his acting in Imam Ali (1995, Mir Bagheri).

Political views Sharifinia was one of the supporters of the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and attended his inaugural ceremony on 3 August 2009.

On 6 February 2026, Sharifinia, while attending the Fajr International Film Festival, defended actors and directors responding to the government's handling of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests by boycotting the festival, saying "The children who didn't come here weren't cowards, it's not about fear at all. They couldn't digest this grief, but this division that has occurred in society is very dangerous" and that "I wish this festival could be held as a memorial considering these circumstances."

Filmography Source: The Actor, 1992 Pari (aka. Angle), 1994 Minou Watch-Tower, 1995 Takhti, the World Champion The Snowman The Pear Tree, 1997 Apartment, 1997 (TV series) Sheida, 1999 13 Cats On the Gable Roof, 2002 The Lucky Bride, 2003 Donya, 2004 The Garden Salad, 2005 Maxx, 2005 Guest, 2007 Marriage, Iranian Style, 2006 Nesf Male Man, Nesf Male To, 2007 Ekhrajiha 1, 2007 Neghab, 2007 Dayere Zangi, 2008 Invitation (Davat), 2008 Zanha Fereshte And, 2008 SMS from another World, 2008 (TV series) ye eshtebahe koochooloo, 2008 Ekhrajiha 2, 2009 Superstar, 2009 Pesar Tehrooni, 2009 Malakoot, 2010 Ekhrajiha 3, 2011 Legionnaire, 2017 Khaltour, 2017 The Devil's Daughter, 2019 Gando (TV series), 2019 Angel Street Bride, 2021 Once Upon a Time in Iran, 2021 Tasian, 2025