In Persian movies most of the time she played the leading roles.

She was chosen to be the best actress of Iran in year 1978 just a year before Iran's revolution.

She played the mother of Jonathan Ahdout's character in House of Sand and Fog (2003) and also played the mother of his character in Season Four of the television series "24" (2001).

Is the first Iranian actress to crossover into mainstream Hollywood cinema.

Is fluent in Farsi.

Has had rhinoplasty.

Her brother is a doctor.

She did her first nude scene at the age of 36, in Guests of Hotel Astoria (1989).

Long black hair.

As far as her 24 character goes, she said that her job as an actress is to not judge the character but to portray her as objectively and honestly as possible.

Her first husband, Aidin Aghdashloo is a Persian famous artist.

Has a brother whose name is Shahryar.

Daughter is a writer.

Has a BA in International Relations.

Shohreh means "famous girl" in Farsi language and it's a popular name for Persian women.

She has a daughter named Tara with Houshang Touzie.

Began acting career with Theater Workshops in Iran, where she performed in numerous plays.

The designer of her red dress in Oscar 2004 was a Persian designer named Simin.

In 2005 she was appeared on the hit Fox series; "24" (2001) playing the murderous matriarch of a Turkish / Muslim family terrorist cell. Though normally reluctant to play terrorists, Aghdashloo was attracted to the complexity of the character, which was exemplified by the contradiction between being a ruthless killer and a loving mother. Though her playing a terrorist did attract criticism, particularly from the Persian and Muslim community, Shohreh steadfastly defended the role.

She is interested in Farsi literature.

Always introduces her ex-husband Aydin Aghdashloo as one of the best artists in the world.

Guests of Hotel Astoria (1989) was the first movie she made outside of Iran.

The first Iranian and Middle Eastern actress to be nominated for an Oscar.