Babak Hamidian

Babak Hamidian (Persian: بابک حمیدیان; born September 10, 1980) is an Iranian actor.^[1][2] He has received various accolades, including a Crystal Simorgh, a Hafez Award, an Iran Cinema Celebration Award and two Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Awards.

Babak Hamidian was born on September 9, 1980, in Tehran. He is a graduate of the Islamic Azad University, holding a degree in Theater with a specialization in Stage Design.^[3] Hamidian's passion for the arts, coupled with the support of his family, led him to pursue a degree in Theater, focusing on Stage Design.^[4] In 1999, he made his debut on the theater stage, marking his first acting experience. However, his initial foray into cinema occurred in 2003 with the film Qadamgah, directed by Mohammad Mehdi Asgarpour. The film garnered significant acclaim at the Fajr Film Festival, paving the way for Hamidian's more prominent presence in the cinematic landscape.^[5]

In the years that followed, Babak Hamidian established a robust presence in cinema, securing notable supporting roles in significant works such as Big Drum Under the Left Foot and Penniless. Big Drum Under the Left Foot, a film centered on the Iran-Iraq War, was directed by Kazem Masoumi in 2004. Hamidian's career trajectory continued to ascend, earning him critical acclaim for his performance in Hiss! Girls Don’t Scream, which led to a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2013 Iran Cinema Critics Association Awards.^[6]

In mid-2015, Babak Hamidian married Iranian actress Mina Sadati.

• Babak Hamidian at IMDb