Iranian actor Malekmotiei dies at 74

Veteran actor of Iranian stage, cinema and television Kiumars Malekmotiei has passed away at the age of 74 in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Malekmotiei, who was admitted to Tehran's Shariati Hospital for a stomach infection, passed away from cardiac arrest on Saturday afternoon.

He began his stage acting in 1951 and landed his first cinematic role in a film directed by Mohammad Motavasselani in 1971.

Malekmotiei appeared in more than 47 movies as well as countless television series, and was loved for his memorable roles in comedies.

Long Shadow of the Wind (1979), White Death (1983), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1984), Tomorrow is Another Day (1995) and Adam's Son, Eve's Daughter (2008) are among Malekmotiei's films.

Source: PressTV.
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