Morteza Ahmadi

Morteza Ahmadi
مرتضی احمدی
Ahmadi celebrating his 89th birthday in 2013
Born
Morteza Haj Seyed Ahmadi
مرتضی حاج‌سیداحمدی

(1924-11-01)1 November 1924
Tehran, Iran
Died21 December 2014(2014-12-21) (aged 90)
Tehran, Iran
Resting place88 Segment, Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery
CitizenshipIranian
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, radio announcer, writer
Years active1942–2006
SpouseZahra Javanshir (1955–1971, her death)
ChildrenAzita (b. 1958)
Maziar (b. 1961)

Morteza Haj Seyed Ahmadi (Persian: مرتضی حاج‌سیداحمدی; 1 November 1924 – 21 December 2014) was an Iranian actor, voice actor, singer, and writer.

Ahmadi, who is known for nearly five decades of memorable performances, was born in 1924 in a neighborhood in the south of the capital Tehran. In addition to being one of the most successful figures in the Iranian cinema, Ahmadi was known for his dubbing career. He was also known for singing different songs, including innovative types. Among Ahmadi’s works are Autobus, Madrak-e Jorm (exhibit piece) and Khane-kharab (homeless). He died on 21 December 2014.