Amir Arison (born March 24, 1978) is an American actor, best known for his work as FBI tech expert Aram Mojtabai on NBC’s The Blacklist for ten seasons.
Early life and education
Arison's father, Ron Arison, is a surgeon, and his mother, Zipora Kittman, is a psychiatrist. He has one older sibling, Maya. Arison grew up in Fort Lauderdale from the age of five, where he attended Pine Crest School. He 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.
Career Amir Arison is best known for his role as Aram Mojtabai for ten seasons on The Blacklist from 2013 to 2023. Arison produced and directed the 2016 short film Fortress, written by Anna Ziegler, as well as Tati's Fashion Show for Angelight Films. In 2018, he received the MIFF's Mendez Award for entertainment industry professionals who give back. He was a recipient of the 2022 NY SJFF Pomegranate Award for Career Achievement in Acting.
Arison received the 2023 Theater World Award for outstanding Broadway debut for starring in The Kite Runner. He received a 2023 Emmy Award for Hosting NBC/Telemundo's ‘Clear the Shelters’ Campaign, helping to get 161,000 animals get adopted.
Arison has worked 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, and Angelight Films.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2003 Guiding Light Armande Episode: "2 December 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" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dr. Ghupta Episode: "Parts" 2006 Hope & Faith Phil Hobart Episode: "The Big Shanowski"2007The VisitorMr. Shah Law & Order: Criminal Intent Tarek 'Rick' Agiza Episode: "Depths" 2008 As the World Turns FBI Agent 4 episodes Fringe Dr. Bruce Miller Episode: "Safe" 2009 NCIS Prince Sayif Ibn Alwaan Episode: "Flesh and Blood" I Hate Valentines DayBob -- 2009–2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dr. Manning 8 episodes 2010 Undercovers Israeli Officer Episode: "The Key to It All" In Security TBS TV pilot 2011 State of Georgia Trent Pierce 2 episodes Homeland Prince Farid Bin Abbud Episodes: "Grace", "Clean Skin" Medium Harold Clark 1 Episode "Labor Pains" American Horror Story: Murder House Joe Escandarian Episode: "Open House" 2012Gossip Girl Officer Weiner Episode: "Father and the Bride" True Justice Abdul Hassan 2 episodes The Mentalist Ryan Kasmir Episode: "If It Bleeds, It Leads" VampsDerek -- 2012–2013 Dallas Varun Rasmussen 2 episodes H+ Dr. Gurveer 11 episodes 2013 Marvin Marvin Mr. Buttsniffer Episode: "Burger on a Bun"Pair of Kings King Kunu Episode: "Long Live the Kings Part II" Major Crimes David Ahmed Episode: "Under the Influence"Zero Hour Theo Riley 6 episodesSee Dad Run Pete Episode: "See Dad Runl Halloween" Once Upon a Time in Wonderland The Sultan Episode: "Bad Blood" 2013–2023The BlacklistAram Mojtabai 193 episodes2014 A Merry Friggin' Christmas Farhad -- Girls Kevin Mimma 3 episodes2015 Jane Wants a BoyfriendRob --2016 Before the Sun ExplodesChip --Fortress (Short Film) Kalev --2017 20 Weeks Ronan -- 2019 Billions Farhad Episode: "Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game"RamyAbdul Malek1 Episode: "Saving Mikaela" Bull ADA Roy Wilson Episode: "Labor Days"2022Her False Self -- -- The Dropout Avie Tevanian Episode: "Green Juice" 2025 The Beast in Me Frank Breton Episode: The Beast and Me Dope Thief Mark Nader Main role 2026 Power TripGuyShort film
References
External links
Broadway Bio