The Iron Sheik American Actor Born 1942 in Damghan

Biography

Born on 15 March 1942 in Damghan, The Iron Sheik was an American actor and professional wrestler. The Iron Sheik died on 7 June 2023 at the age of 81.

Recognition

The Iron Sheik received the WWE Hall of Fame.

Personal life

He had 3 children on record.

Awards and nominations

1 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
	WWE Hall of Fame		Won

The Iron Sheik on Social Media

Counts with the date they were read

IG Instagram @therealironsheik 80.8K 80,750 followers, as of October 2026

X X (Twitter) @the_ironsheik

The Iron Sheik Photos

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Frequently asked questions

How old was The Iron Sheik at the time of death?

The Iron Sheik died on 7 June 2023 at the age of 81. He was born on 15 March 1942.

What is The Iron Sheik’s nationality?

The Iron Sheik was American, born in Damghan.

How tall was The Iron Sheik?

The Iron Sheik was 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

Has The Iron Sheik won any awards?

Yes. The Iron Sheik won WWE Hall of Fame.

Sources

• Wikidata (Q289781), accessed October 2026
• Follower counts: dated individually above
• Photo: randy stewart · CC BY-SA 2.0

Last checked 9 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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