This list contains information about Persian celebrities, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Persian people are Iranians who speak the Persian language. Several famous musicians, athletes, and comedians are Persian. Some of these celebrities were born in the Middle East, whereas others were born in the U.S. to Iranian immigrants. One “Saturday Night Live” cast member is Persian.
Who is the most famous person who is Persian? Catherine Bell tops our list. Catherine Bell was born in London to a Persian mother and Scottish father. She moved to the U.S. when she was two years old. Journalist Christiane Amanpour was born in London and raised in Tehran, Iran. Her mother is British and her father is Persian. Andre Agassi was born in Las Vegas and he is of Persian, Armenian, and Assyrian descent. His father, Emmanuel "Mike" Agassi, was an Olympic boxer for Iran.
"Saturday Night Live" alum Nasim Pedrad was born in Tehran, Iran. She moved to the U.S. with her family in 1984, when she was two years old. Shohreh Aghdashloo was born in Tehran, Iran. She made her American film debut in 1989.
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31 Celebrities Who Are Persian,
Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi was born in Las Vegas and he is of Persian, Armenian, and Assyrian descent. His father, Emmanuel "Mike" Agassi, was an Olympic boxer for Iran.
Artemis Pebdani
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actress Artemis Pebdani is of Persian descent.
Catherine Bell
Catherine Bell was born in London to a Persian mother and Scottish father. She moved to the U.S. when she was two years old.
Christiane Amanpour
Journalist Christiane Amanpour was born in London and raised in Tehran, Iran. Her mother is British and her father is Persian.
Maz Jobrani
Comedian Maz Jobrani was born in Tehran, Iran, and he moved to California with his parents when he was six years old.
Nazanin Boniadi
Nazanin Boniadi was born in Tehran, Iran. She moved to London with her family when she was a baby.
Omid Abtahi
Actor Omid Abtahi was born in Iran, but he grew up in Orange County, California.
Sarah Shahi
TV star Sarah Shahi was born in Texas to a Persian father and Spanish mother.
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Shohreh Aghdashloo was born in Tehran, Iran. She made her American film debut in 1989.
Nasim Pedrad
"Saturday Night Live" alum Nasim Pedrad was born in Tehran, Iran. She moved to the U.S. with her family in 1984, when she was two years old.