Hushang Harirchiyan (Persian: هوشنگ حریرچیان; 11 August 1932 – 20 August 2024) was an Iranian comedian and actor.

Hushang Harirchiyan
هوشنگ حریرچیان
Harirchiyan in 2015
Born(1932-08-11)11 August 1932
Died20 August 2024(2024-08-20) (aged 92)
CitizenshipIranian
OccupationActor
Years active1948–2024
Notable workPejman
Hasht Behesht
Doctors' Building

Biography

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Harirchiyan started his career with theater in Isfahan and in 1948, he starred for the first time in a television film. Since then, he has acted in many films and series.[1] He contracted the coronavirus in 2020 and recovered after a while.[2] After that, he said, "I will not play anymore so that I do not get the coronavirus again."[3] He has collaborated with many artists such as Ali Hatami, Soroush Sehhat, Mohammad Reza Golzar, Danial Hajibarat, Behnam Tashakkor and Elnaz Shakerdoost.

Harirchiyan died on 20 August 2024, at the age of 92.[4]

Filmography

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Houshang Harirchiyan has had a prolific career in both cinema and television. Below is a selection of his notable works:

Houshang Harirchiyan's original artwork

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Cinematic Works (Original Names)

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Television Works (Original Names)

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  • "Khatoon" (2015) - Directed by Morteza Atashzamzam
  • "Pezhman" (2013) - Directed by Soroush Sehat
  • "Saye-ye Soltan" (2012) - Directed by Morteza Atashzamzam
  • "Sakhteman Pezeshkan" (2011) - Directed by Soroush Sehat
  • "Ashpaz Bashi" (2010) - Directed by Mohammadreza Honarmand
  • "Tofang-e Sarpar" (2002) - Directed by Amrollah Ahmadjoo
  • "Yeki Bood Yeki Nabood"
  • "Hasht Behesht" (1990) - Directed by Saeed Alamzadeh
  • "Akkas Bashi" (1969) - Directed by Akbar Khajavi[6]
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References

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  1. ^ Hushang Harirchiyan at Isna
  2. ^ Hushang Harirchiyan regained his health
  3. ^ Hushang Harirchiyan at Tasnim News
  4. ^ هوشنگ‌ حریرچیان بازیگر پیشکسوت سینما درگذشت (in Persian)
  5. ^ Hushang Harirchiyan at Soureh Cinema
  6. ^ a b "هوشنگ حریرچیان - دانشنامه ویکیدا". fa.wikida.ir (in Persian). Retrieved 31 August 2024.