Khodaveisi, Behzad (born 1965, Tehran)

Behzad Khodaveisi studied Acting and Stage Directing in the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran. He also earned a master’s degree in production. 

For a while, he had worked as a makeup artist at the Center for the Performing Arts based in Tehran.

His debut film was ‘The Gifts’ (1987).

Khodaveisi’s brilliant performance in ‘Banquet’ (1995), directed by Masoud Kimiaee, attracted a great deal of public and media attention.

He became a popular television actor following his performances in the series ‘Clue’ (1996) and ‘Days of Youth’ (1998).

He has also appeared in the series including ‘School for Grannies’ (1996) and ‘Youth’ (2001).