Pouria Poursorkh


Pouria Poursorkh is an Iranian actor. He received a Crystal Simorgh for Best Supporting Actor at the 25th Fajr Film Festival, in addition to multiple nominations for Hafez Awards.

Early life

Pouriya Poursorkh was born in Tehran and is the eldest child in his family. He has two younger sisters and one younger brother. His mother is an English language teacher, and his father is a retiree from the National Iranian Oil Company. Poursorkh holds a PhD in Plant Physiology and entered the acting industry with a role in the television series Farar-e Bozorg.

Career

After attending acting classes with Mohammad Hossein Latifi and building a relationship with him, Pouriya Poursorkh was set to work as Latifi’s assistant in 2005. However, when one of the actors in the series Farar-e Bozorg was unavailable, Poursorkh stepped in, marking his entry into the acting world.
In 2006, Poursorkh gained recognition as a fresh face with his role in the series Vafa, directed by Mohammad Hossein Latifi, and continued his acting career with diverse roles. That same year, his performance in the film Rooz-e Sevom, also directed by Latifi, earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Fajr International Film Festival. He furthered his career with roles in films such as Anahita, Ayar 14, and Rooz-e Rastakhiz. Additionally, Poursorkh played the lead role in Mr. Alef, the first 3D film in Iranian cinema, directed by Ali Atshani. He also starred as a main actor in the television series Kimia.

Personal life

Pouriya Poursorkh married in 2019 and officially confirmed his marriage during the Nowruz 2020 television program.

Filmography

Theater

  • Lucky Comedy
  • Alfred