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Ardalan Esmaili, actor
Actor

Ardalan Esmaili: Movies & Box Office

films
15
on screen
2016–2025
box office
$1.26M
average score
67
Born
March 22, 1986 (age 40)
Birthplace
Tehran, Iran
Citizenship
Swedish
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2007-present
Known for

The Best Ardalan Esmaili Movies

The highest-rated films Ardalan Esmaili is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Held for Ransom (2019) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Ardalan Esmaili's Career in Numbers

Ardalan Esmaili's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ardalan Esmaili works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Girl, the Mother and the Demons (2016) to Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Ardalan Esmaili Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 7
  2. 2020s 8

The 2020s were Ardalan Esmaili's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Ardalan Esmaili Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Thriller 4
  • Crime 1
  • Music 1
  • Action 1
  • Biography 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Ardalan Esmaili has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of thriller (4).

Ardalan Esmaili Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Sea Fever $388K worldwide
Best-rated film
Held for Ransom Movie Echo Score 83
15 credits

Ardalan Esmaili Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ardalan Esmaili is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Ardalan Esmaili?

Ardalan Esmaili was born in Tehran, Iran in 1986 and is 40 years old. Credited on films since 2016, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ardalan Esmaili (born 22 March 1986) is a Swedish actor renowned for his versatile performances across film and television. Born in Tehran, Iran, he spent his earliest years amidst the turmoil of the Iran–Iraq War, an experience that profoundly shaped his family's decision to seek a safer future abroad. When Ardalan was just two, his parents—an architect father and a teacher mother—relocated the family to Sweden, fearing conscription for his older brother and yearning for better prospects. Although originally planning to emigrate to the United States, they settled in the northern town of Skellefteå, where Ardalan grew up and began to cultivate his artistic sensibilities. He attended junior high in Malå before pursuing further education at the folk high school Fridhems Folkhögskola in Svalöv, where an internship with filmmaker Milad Alami at Film i Västerbotten offered him early exposure to the Swedish cinematic landscape. After completing high school, Ardalan honed his craft at the prestigious Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting, graduating with a solid foundation in performance techniques. Fluent in Persian, English, Swedish, and Danish, he leverages his multilingual abilities to bring depth and authenticity to a wide range of roles. Since his professional debut in 2007, Ardalan has steadily built a robust filmography, earning acclaim for both leading and supporting parts. His personal life reflects a long‑term partnership with fellow actress Evin Ahmad, with whom he shares a deep commitment to the arts. While he keeps his private life discreet, his dedication to his craft remains evident, as he continues to contribute richly to Sweden's dynamic entertainment industry, inspiring audiences with his nuanced portrayals and cultural bridging.

Works with

Who Ardalan Esmaili Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ardalan Esmaili shares the most films with. Charlie Carrick comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Hermione Corfield (2).

FAQ

Ardalan Esmaili: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ardalan Esmaili has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ardalan Esmaili been in?

Ardalan Esmaili is credited on 15 films, from 2016 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ardalan Esmaili's highest-grossing movie?

Sea Fever (2020) is Ardalan Esmaili's biggest box office hit, with $388K worldwide, ahead of Sea Fever (2019) ($388K). Across every film with box office figures, Ardalan Esmaili's movies have made $1.26M.

Ardalan Esmaili's biggest hits

What is the best Ardalan Esmaili movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ardalan Esmaili's best-rated film is Held for Ransom (2019) with a score of 83, followed by The Charmer (2018) (82).

Best Ardalan Esmaili movies, ranked

How old is Ardalan Esmaili?

Ardalan Esmaili is 40 years old, born on March 22, 1986 in Tehran, Iran.

What is Ardalan Esmaili's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ardalan Esmaili's filmography is Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025), in the role of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Who does Ardalan Esmaili work with most often?

Ardalan Esmaili shares the most films with Charlie Carrick (2 films), Hermione Corfield (2 films) and Connie Nielsen (2 films).

The Best Ardalan Esmaili Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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