Mozhan Marnò
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Mozhan Marnò is an Iranian-American
film and television actress.
, about a woman whose husband falsely accuses her of adultery, resulting in her death by stoning.
In addition she has had roles in a number of television series including "The Paul Reiser Show," "The Glades", "Hung", "The Mentalist", "Bones", "The Unit", "Medium", "K-ville" and "Standoff." She also appeared in the Untitled John Wells Medical Drama Pilot, which was not aired.
Iranian-American
Iranian-Americans are Americans of Iranian ancestry or people possessing Iranian and American dual citizenship.Iranian-Americans are amongst the most highly educated groups in the United States...
film and television actress.
Personal life
Mozhan was born in Los Angeles, California and received her M.F.A from the Yale School of Drama.Career
Marnò is best known for her role as Soraya M. in the 2008 film The Stoning of Soraya M.The Stoning of Soraya M.
The Stoning of Soraya M. is a 2008 American drama film adapted from French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam's 1990 book La Femme Lapidée, based on a true story...
, about a woman whose husband falsely accuses her of adultery, resulting in her death by stoning.
Films
- 2007: Charlie Wilson's WarCharlie Wilson's WarCharlie Wilson's War is a 2007 American biographical comedy drama film recounting the true story of U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson who partnered with "bare knuckle attitude" CIA operative Gust Avrakotos to launch Operation Cyclone, a program to organize and support the Afghan mujahideen in their...
- 2008: August as Ashley
- 2008: TraitorTraitor (film)Traitor is a 2008 American spy thriller film, based on an idea by Steve Martin who is also an executive producer. Written and directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, the film stars Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce in the lead roles.-Plot:...
as Leyla - 2008: The Stoning of Soraya M.The Stoning of Soraya M.The Stoning of Soraya M. is a 2008 American drama film adapted from French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam's 1990 book La Femme Lapidée, based on a true story...
as Soraya M.
*Nominated - Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion PictureSatellite Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion PictureThe Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture is one of the Satellite Awards presented annually by the International Press Academy.- 1990s :Best Supporting Actress – Drama*1996: Courtney Love - The People vs... - 2009: StereoLife as Gwendolyn Leeds
In addition she has had roles in a number of television series including "The Paul Reiser Show," "The Glades", "Hung", "The Mentalist", "Bones", "The Unit", "Medium", "K-ville" and "Standoff." She also appeared in the Untitled John Wells Medical Drama Pilot, which was not aired.