Origins & Early Life

Khalil Vossoughi (Persian: خلیل وثوقی; born 11 March 1937) known professionally as Behrouz Vossoughi (بهروز وثوقی), is an Iranian actor. He has also worked in television, radio and theatre. His work has earned him recognition at several international film festivals, including for Best Actor at the International Film Festival of India in 1974 and San Francisco International Film Festival in 2006. Behrouz was born in Khoy, Imperial State of Iran.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He moved to Tehran when he was in his teenage years. He has two brothers: Changiz Vossoughi and Shahrad Vossoughi. Vossoughi was briefly married in the 1970s to the Iranian singer Googoosh. He currently lives in Marin County, California with his wife, Katayoun "Katty" Amjadi (also known as Catherine Vossoughi). He started acting in films with Samuel Khachikian in Toofan dar Shahre Ma and Abbas Shabaviz's Gole gomshodeh (1962), and became a major star as the brooding hero of the revenge drama Qeysar (1969), directed by Masoud Kimiai.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Vossoughi received the Best Actor Award at the Sepas Film Festival for this role. He went on to collaborate with Kimiai on five more films, including Dash Akol (1971). His next collaboration...

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