Age: 45
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Mahdi Pakdel is an Iranian actor born on July 1, 1980, in Isfahan, Iran, known for his versatile performances across stage, television, and film. He moved to Tehran at 17 to pursue a career in the arts, studying graphic design at Islamic Azad University, where he began designing theatrical posters before establishing his own graphic studio. Pakdel made his stage debut in 1997, focusing primarily on theater, but gained widespread recognition through roles in popular Iranian TV series such as Setayesh (2009–2010) and Kimiya (2013–2015), as well as films like Muhammad: The Messenger of God (2015). His personal life has also drawn attention; he was married to actress Behnoosh Tabatabaei from 2011 to 2016, and later reportedly wed Rana Azadivar in 2020. With a career blending artistic roots and mainstream success, Pakdel remains a prominent figure in Iranian entertainment.
Mahdi Pakdel
John Silver
for John Silver in Treasure Planet: Silver’s Legacy
Suggested by mr95
Part I – The Making of a Pirate (Prequel): A young John Silver, orphaned and scrappy, navigates the perilous alleys of a port city on Montressor. Drawn to the stars, he’s taken under the wing of Captain Nathaniel Flint—a charismatic but ruthless legend. Silver learns the harsh codes of piracy, his idealism slowly hardened by betrayal and loss. His left arm and leg are lost in a mutiny, replaced by ingenious cybernetic prosthetics of his own design. Part II – Under Flint’s Shadow (Midquel): Silver becomes Flint’s trusted quartermaster, witnessing the creation and hiding of the legendary treasure. The crew’s greed leads to a violent schism. Silver, disillusioned, flees with his life—and a burning desire to find a better legacy. Part III – The Voyage of Redemption (During the Classic Story): Taking the job as cook on the RLS Legacy, Silver meets Jim Hawkins. Through Jim, Silver sees a reflection of his younger, untainted self. As the quest unfolds, Silver battles his own demons, torn between greed and guiding Jim away from his own mistakes. In the climactic moments, Silver makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Jim, choosing love and legacy over gold.
