Reza Kianian, born in 1951 in Tehran, is a renowned Iranian artist celebrated for his work in cinema, theater, and television as an actor and writer. He earned a bachelor's degree in Theater from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran in 1976.

Kianian’s artistic pursuits extend far beyond acting. He has explored various disciplines, including stage design, screenwriting, and visual arts such as sculpture, photography, and painting. 

His first sculpture exhibition took place at the Iranian Artists' Forum in 2007, followed by his debut photography exhibition at the Niavaran Cultural Center in 2008. Over the years, Kianian has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, with several of his works featured in international auctions.