Nazanin Nour
American actress
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Nazanin Nour (Persian: نازنین نور, alternatively romanized as Nāzanin Nūr; Persian pronunciation: [nɒːzæˈniːn nuːɾ] born January 3, 1982[1]) is an Iranian-American actress, model and writer. She has appeared on several television films and shows, including Madam Secretary.[2] She was one of the judges of the TV show Persia's Got Talent, the Persian spin-off of the British talent show Got Talent, produced in Stockholm, Sweden.[3][4]
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| Born | Nazanin Noushin-Nour January 3, 1982 |
| Alma mater | George Mason University |
| Occupations | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Early life and education
Nour was born to Iranian parents in Arlington County, Virginia, but is now based in Los Angeles County, California.[3][5] She is of Lur descent.[6] She attended George Mason University.[7]
Career
Nour is also a social activist and took over Ellen DeGeneres's Instagram on 1 October 2022 to share stories in solidarity with the Iranian people during the popular uprisings caused by the murder of Mahsa Amini.[8][9]
