Mahmoud Pak Niat (Persian: محمود پاکنیت; born 31 December 1952) is an Iranian actor.[1][2][3] He is best known for his acting in Once Upon a Time (1991), Patriarch (1994) After the Rain (2001), Tenth Night (2002), Prophet Joseph (2008–2009) and Shahrzad (2015–2016) television series. He has received various accolades, including nominations for two Crystal Simorgh and a Hafez Award.
Mahmoud Pak Niat | |
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 Pak Niat in 2016 | |
| Born | December 31, 1952 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse |
Mahvash Sabrkon (m. 1979) |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editMahmoud Pakniyyat began stage acting in 1969 and in 1988 he stepped into the world of movies and television.
The series which brought him a nationwide fame was Once Upon a Time (1991–1992).
His popularity grew with his appearance in the series The Patriarch (1993–1995) and After the Rain (2000).
Pakniyyat has appeared in the series such as Sheikh Mofid (1995), Seasoned Rider (1997), Lighter than Darkness (1999–2002), The Tenth Night (2001), Prophet Joseph (2008), Building No.85 (2010), Behind the Tall Mountains (2012), The Line (2014), The Recluse (2014), and Warm Breath (2015).
He has also acted in a number of movies, including Death Formation (1994), Land of the Sun (1996), The World Upside-Down (1997), The Wrong Guy (1998), The Victorious Warrior (1998), The Deserted Station (2000–2001), City of Chaos (2005), Heartbroken (2008), and Extreme Cold (2009).
Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has awarded Iran's High Distinction in Art to Pakniyyat.
Personal life
editMahmoud Pakniat married an actress. They have 2 sons together.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Land of the Sun | Ahmad Reza Darvish | ||
| 1998 | The Changed Man | Mohammad Reza Honarmand | ||
| 1999 | Eve's Red Apple | Saeed Asadi | ||
| 2006 | Trip to Hidalou | Mojtaba Raie | ||
| 2009 | Doubt | Varuzh Karim Masihi | ||
| Heartbroken | Ali Rouintan | |||
| 2017 | Loveulance | Mohsen Mahini | ||
| 2019 | Watching This Movie Is a Crime | Reza Zahtabchian | ||
| 2020 | Sheen | Meisam Kazazi |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Shahrzad | Jamshid Sa'adat | Hassan Fathi | Lotus Play |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time | Hesam Beyg | Amrollah Ahmadjoo | IRIB TV1 | TV series |
| 1994 | Patriarch | Jalal Vaezian | Akbar Khajavi | IRIB TV2 | TV series |
| 2001 | After the Rain | Lord Ezzat Salari | Saeed Soltani | IRIB TV3 | TV series |
| 2002 | Tenth Night | Major Mobarez | Hassan Fathi | IRIB TV1 | TV series |
| 2008–2009 | Prophet Joseph | Prophet Jacob | Farajollah Salahshoor | IRIB TV1 | TV series |
| 2009–2010 | In the Eye of the Wind | Jebhe Driver | Masoud Jafari Jozani | IRIB TV1 | TV series |
| Building No.85 | Victim's Investigator | Mehdi Fakhimzadeh | IRIB TV2 | TV series | |
| 2016 | Paria | Hossein Ranjbar | Hossein Soheilizadeh | IRIB TV3 | TV series |
| Special Patrol | The Commander | Mehdi Rahmani | IRIB TV1 | TV series | |
| 2022 | Yellow Tape 2 | Soroush Mohammadzadeh | IRIB TV2 | TV series | |
| 2022–2023 | Gildokht | Taghi Khan | Majid Esmaeili | IFilm | TV series |
| TBA | Sarbaroon Celebration | Mojtaba Raie | IRIB TV1 | TV series |
References
edit- ^ "In the Steps of a Master". The New York Sun. 3 December 2004. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ ""Prophet Joseph (AS)" cast and crew meet Supreme Leader". Tehran Times. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ ""Kingdom of Solomon" submitted to Fajr festival". Tehran Times. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
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