Leila Hatami

Biography

Leila Hatami was born on October 1, 1972, in Tehran, Iran, to a renowned Iranian filmmaker and actress. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in several of her father's films, including "Hezar dastan" (1978) and "The Love-stricken" (1992). Her breakout role came in 1997 with Dariush Mehrjui's film "Leila," earning her the Diploma of Honor for Best Actress at the Fajr Film Festival.