Photo: BBC Persian / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Googoosh, born on May 5, 1950 in Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, is an actor and singer. That puts Googoosh at 76 years old in 2026. Notable works include Pol.
My Take
Googoosh is, to me, far more than a pop icon; she is a living archive of Iranian memory. A career spanning over six decades is remarkable for anyone, but doing so through the upheavals her country has endured makes her endurance almost heroic. What strikes me is how her voice became a vessel for longing, identity, and quiet resistance for millions. Few artists carry the emotional weight of a nation in their songs, yet she does so with grace. I regard her as one of those rare performers whose art transcends entertainment and becomes part of a people's heritage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Googoosh
- Name (Japanese)
- グーグーシュ
- Reading
- ぐーぐーしゅ
- Born
- May 5, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
- Occupation
- actor / singer
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Pol | — |
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://googooshconcerts.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/googoosh/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googoosh
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q255233
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Googoosh born?
Born May 5, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Googoosh from?
Googoosh is from Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran.
What does Googoosh do?
Googoosh works as actor, singer.
What is Googoosh known for?
Notable works include Pol.
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