Throughout his career, Entezami worked with many prominent Iranian filmmakers including Dariush Mehrjui (eight films), Ali Hatami (four films), Nasser Taqvaee, and Bahman Farmanara, among others.
Mr. Naïve (1971), The Tenants (1986), and Hamoun (1989) by Mehrjui, Hajji Washington (1982) and Kamalolmolk (1983) by Hatami, The Blue-Veiled (1994) by Rakhshan Banietemad, and A House Built on Water(2001) by Farmanara were among his most important films.
Many Iranians know Entezami for his role in Ali Hatami’s memorable TV series Hezardastan (1978 to 1987).
From 1969, when he started his cinema career, to 2010 when he appeared in his last movie, Entezami won four Crystal Simorghs and a diploma of honor from the Fajr International Film Festival.
FM Zarif offers condolences
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message expressed condolences to the Iranian nation and Entezami’s bereaved family over his demise, calling it a source of great sorrow. Zarif also described Entezami as a popular and knowledgeable artist who had dedicated his life to the profession of acting.