- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Shahin (Sean) Solimon, born Shahin Solimonpoor. Naturally creative as a child, Solimon was brought to the states (Tampa, FL) at an early age and raised by an adopted American family. His American father (George) a very intelligent family man who was also a well-respected professor at USFL in the field of film/television/chemistry taught him a great deal, not just in the arts but also about Western culture, hard work, life, etc. Upon seeing Star Wars - A New Hope in theaters as a youngster at a suburban shopping mall in Tampa, he decided there and then that he must make movies.
Eventually, his biological mother (a well known Persian pop star: Fataneh) was able to finally migrate to the US and leave the Iran revolution of 1978 and reunite with her son. The family eventually moved to Hollywood, California where he eventually became involved with the performing arts as his career.
Having this unique experience and view of the world only brought Shahin closer in realizing his dreams as a creator, writer, director and actor. He eventually wrote, performed in, and produced several projects, and is actively developing new material.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Peter Timothy Warrez
- His name "Shahin" meaning Falcon in Persian was given to him by his mother after she dreams of the giant bird giving her a book. Subsequently, a well known local fortuneteller revealed that she must name him Shahin. Ironically, a Falcon has been spotted in every one of his movies to date.
- Considered a multi-skilled filmmaker, he is often asked which facet of production he likes the most since he writes, directs, acts and produces. His answer is always the same. Since it takes a team, he loves all of them equally and would be okay with any or all of the above.
- Upon seeing Star Wars: A New Hope on its second theatrical run as a child. He decided then and there that he must make movies.
- Pulled a hamstring while running the L.A Marathon, not one to quit, he ran the remaining few miles backward and crossed the finish line before collapsing.
- Recognized as the world's first Persian-American actor to play Sinbad in Sinbad The Fifth Voyage in an American made film.
- My inspiration as an artist and filmmaker is simply about projecting my imagination, inspiring others, to show a different perspective, and simply entertain the masses.
- If I inspire some thirteen year old kid somewhere to pursue his or her dreams as I have, no matter what obstacles and barriers, I've done my job.
- [on directing Patrick Stewart] Loved it! He was an absolute gentleman and a pro's pro where he could have pulled rank on me anytime because of his high status and success. Instead, he let me be as creative as I wanted to be, giving me his full attention and implicit trust. This caused me to actually make the story better and cooler. There is a reason why some people achieve such a high level of success, and why some don't. Looking forward to working with Sir Patrick Stewart, again.
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