Mehran Karimi Nasseri
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, also known as Sir Alfred, was an Iranian refugee who gained notoriety for living in the Charles de Gaulle Airport in France for nearly 20 years due to immigration bureaucracy. His saga began with a search for political asylum that spiraled into a complex legal battle, ultimately leading him to make the airport his home from 1988 until 2006. His life story inspired the film 'The Terminal' directed by Steven Spielberg.
Born on Nov 12, 1945 (80 years old)
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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, known as Sir Alfred, became a legendary figure at Charles de Gaulle Airport after being stranded there for nearly 20 years due to immigration bureaucracy.
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