Hossein Erfani Parsaei () was an Iranian

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who is known for

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voice-dubbing of foreign films.

Career

Voice acting

Hossein Erfani started his career as a

at the Moulin Rouge Studio in Tehran in 1961. He is known for dubbing over

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's voice roles in films they starred in. He has also dubbed over Iranian actors such as Bahman Mofid's role in Dash Akol Movie,

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's role in Daie Jan Napoleon Iranian Television serial in the 1970s.

Acting career

Erfani began his acting career in 1974, playing a role in “Bitter and Sweet”, a popular TV serial directed by Mansur Purmand. He was also known for Hormat-e Rafigh (1977) and Sim-e Khardar (1981).

Radio

Erfani worked with voice actor and director Manuchehr Nozari in "Friday morning with you" and other radio programs in 1980s.

References

External links

بیوگرافی زنده‌یاد حسین عرفانیگفت‌وگوی منتشرنشده از آقای دوبله ایران
{{DEFAULTSORT:Erfani, Hossein Iranian male film actors Iranian male television actors Iranian male voice actors 1942 births 2018 deaths Male actors from Tehran