Homa Rousta (Persian: هما روستا; 26 September 1946 – 26 September 2015) was an Iranian actress known for both stage and screen work. Her most widely seen film appearances include Report on a Murder (1986), The Little Bird of Happiness (1987), Travellers (1991) and From Karkheh to Rhine (1992).
Early life and education
Rousta was born in Tehran on 26 September 1946. She trained in theatre at the School of Dramatic Arts in Bucharest (Romania) — a city sometimes mistakenly associated with Hungary in older, erroneous sources.
Career
Beginning on the stage and later moving into film, Rousta established a reputation for nuanced supporting and leading performances in Iranian cinema of the 1980s and early 1990s. The titles listed above are among her best-known screen credits.
Personal life
She was married to the stage director Hamid Samandarian; after his death she was his widow.
Death
Rousta died of cancer on 26 September 2015 — her 69th birthday — in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Selected filmography
- Report on a Murder (1986)
- The Little Bird of Happiness (1987)
- Travellers (1991)
- From Karkheh to Rhine (1992)