Amir Arison | |
|---|---|
| Education | Columbia University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Amir Arison is an American actor, best known for his work as FBI tech expert Aram Mojtabai on NBC’s The Blacklist for ten seasons.[1][2]
Early Life and Education
Arison's father, Ron, is a surgeon, and his mother, Zipora, is a psychiatrist. He has one older sibling.
Amir grew up in Fort Lauderdale from the age of 5, where he attended Pine Crest School. Arison received the school's Drama Club Award in the 6th grade, as well as the Founder’s Council Fine Arts Award in Acting his senior year. Amir performed with the Fort Lauderdale-based professional improv group ComedySportz throughout his junior and senior years.
He received his SAG card, debuting in a Sonic Drive-In commercial when he was 16.
He attended Columbia University, where he earned a BA in English.
Television
Amir Arison is best known for his role as Aram Mojtabai for ten seasons on The Blacklist.
Also known for: The Dropout, American Horror Story, Ramy, Billions, Law & Order: SVU, Bull, NCIS, Homeland, Girls, Blue, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, H+.
Recipient of the 2022 NY SJFF Pomegranate Award for Career Achievement in Acting.
Theatre
Arison received the 2023 Theater World Award world award for outstanding broadway debut for starring in The Kite Runner: "A Chameleon Flies from The Blacklist to The Kite Runner".
Off-Broadway: HAMLET (Waterwell) THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES (Labyrinth), AFTERMATH (NYTW, Drama League Nominee), Christopher Durang's WHY TORTURE IS WRONG AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM (The Public Theatre), Charles Mee's QUEENS BOULEVARD (Signature), A VERY COMMON PROCEDURE (MCC), MODERN ORTHODOX, OMNIUM GATHERUM (Pulitzer Finalist), CANDY & DOROTHY, A FIRST CLASS MAN.
Nationally: The Shakespeare Theatre, The Huntington, Yale Repertory, Paper Mill, Long Wharf, The Lyric, Shakespeare Theatre of St. Louis, Olney Theatre Center, and The Dorset Theatre Festival.
Internationally: LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST (RSC's Complete Works Festival), AFTERMATH (Old Vic).
Film
Arison’s filmography includes: 20 Weeks, Jane Wants a Boyfriend, Big Words, Tom McCarthy’s The Visitor, Amy Heckerling's Vamps, Nia Vardalos' I Hate Valentine's Day, and Merry Friggin' Christmas.
Directing and Producing and Hosting
Arison received a 2023 Emmy Award for Hosting NBC/Telemundo’s ‘Clear the Shelters’ Campaign, helping get 161,000 animals get adopted.
Arison produced and directed the award-winning short film, Fortress written by Anna Ziegler, as well as Tati’s Fashion Show for Angelight Films.
Nonprofit Work and Teaching
Arison is the recipient of the MIFF’s 2018 Mendez Award for entertainment industry professionals who give back. He works with Clear the Shelters, YoungArts, United Arts Partnership, NBC director’s diversity showcase, Pace University, The Acting Collective, Broadway for All, The Watson Institute, Broadway Workshop, Hole-in-the-Wall-Gang-Camp, Angelight Films, among others.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Guiding Light | Armande | Episode: "2 December 2003" |
| 2003 | The Jury | Tariq Ahmed | Episode: "Lamentation on the Reservation" |
| 2004 | Law & Order | Adil Salim | Episode: "Paradigm" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Lt. Sanjay | Episode: "Collective" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Dr. Ghupta | Episode: "Parts" |
| 2006 | Hope & Faith | Phil Hobart | Episode: "The Big Shanowski" |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Tarek 'Rick' Agiza | Episode: "Depths" |
| 2008 | As the World Turns | FBI Agent | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Fringe | Dr. Bruce Miller | Episode: "Safe" |
| 2009 | NCIS | Prince Sayif Ibn Alwaan | Episode: "Flesh and Blood" |
| 2009 | I Hate Valentines Day | Bob | -- |
| 2009–2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Dr. Manning | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Undercovers | Israeli Officer | Episode: "The Key to It All" |
| 2010 | In Security | — | TBS TV pilot |
| 2011 | State of Georgia | Trent Pierce | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Homeland | Prince Farid Bin Abbud | Episodes: "Grace", "Clean Skin" |
| 2011 | Medium | Harold Clark | 1 Episode "Labor Pains" |
| 2011 | American Horror Story: Murder House | Joe Escandarian | Episode: "Open House" |
| 2012 | Gossip Girl | Officer Weiner | Episode: "Father and the Bride" |
| 2012 | True Justice | Abdul Hassan | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Mentalist | Ryan Kasmir | Episode: "If It Bleeds, It Leads" |
| 2012 | Vamps | Derek | -- |
| 2012–2013 | Dallas | Varun Rasmussen | 2 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | H+ | Dr. Gurveer | 11 episodes |
| 2013 | Marvin Marvin | Mr. Buttsniffer | Episode: "Burger on a Bun" |
| 2013 | Pair of Kings | King Kunu | Episode: "Long Live the Kings Part II" |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | David Ahmed | Episode: "Under the Influence" |
| 2013 | Zero Hour | Theo Riley | 6 episodes |
| 2013 | See Dad Run | Pete | Episode: "See Dad Runl Halloween" |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Wonderland | The Sultan | Episode: "Bad Blood" |
| 2013–2023 | The Blacklist | Aram Mojtabai | 193 episodes |
| 2014 | A Merry Friggin' Christmas | Farhad | -- |
| 2014 | Girls | Kevin Mimma | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Jane Wants a Boyfriend | Rob | -- |
| 2016 | Before The Sun Explodes | Chip | -- |
| 2016 | Fortress (Short Film) | Kalev | -- |
| 2017 | 20 Weeks | Ronan | -- |
| 2019 | Billions | Farhad | Episode: "Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game" |
| 2019 | Ramy | Abdul Malek | 1 Episode: "Saving Mikaela" |
| 2019 | Bull | ADA Roy Wilson | Episode: "Labor Days" |
| 2022 | Her False Self | -- | -- |
| 2022 | The Dropout | Avie Tevanian | Episode: "Green Juice" |
| 2024 | Sinking Spring | Mark Nader | Upcoming miniseries |
References
- ↑ Zornosa, Laura (2022-07-01). "A Chameleon Flies From 'The Blacklist' to 'The Kite Runner'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (2022-05-28). "'The Blacklist': Amir Arison Leaving After 9 Seasons, Laura Sohn Also Departs NBC Series In Season 9 Finale". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-02-07.