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Ken Davitian
Actor

Ken Davitian

19 Jun 1953Born
73Age
97Credits
Los Angeles, California, USABirthplace

Biography

Kenneth "Ken" Davitian (born June 19, 1953) is an American actor who is best known for his role as Borat's producer (Azamat Bagatov) in the 2006 comedy film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, in which he speaks the Eastern dialect of Armenian throughout the film.

Kenneth Davitian was born in Los Angeles on June 19, 1953, to an Armenian American family from Montebello, California. His maternal grandparents were survivors of the Armenian genocide. His father was a Red Army soldier during World War II who was captured by Wehrmacht forces and placed at an Armenian Legion camp in Stuttgart, Germany.

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After the end of the war, he immigrated to the US through the efforts of restaurateur and chef George Mardikian, known for his philanthropy.

Davitian graduated from Garfield High School in East Los Angeles and Whittier College. His teenage idol was Burt Reynolds, who greatly influenced his choice of becoming an actor. Davitian would go on to perform in the film Pocket Listing, which also featured Reynolds. Davitian worked in his father's waste management company. Davitian is fluent in Armenian; he speaks the language as Azamat in Borat.

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 97 credits.

  1. TBAThe Sand RunnerFilm: Scott
  2. TBAThe Red Scarf: A Story of Armenian HopeFilm: Dede Krikor
  3. TBAHow to Kill Your Family On ChristmasFilm: Principle Kulhawk
  4. TBABlood RushFilm
  5. TBAConcert HeroesFilm: Jasper
  6. 2026Mistletoe MassacreFilm: Kristoff
  7. 2026Pay to DieFilm: Agent
  8. 2026Cruel LoveFilm: Richie
  9. 2024BetrayalFilm: Paulie Marconi
  10. 2024Angels Fallen: Warriors of PeaceFilm: Armen
  11. 2024Team of TwoFilm: Captain Dupree
  12. 2024Mind Melters 28Film
  13. 2023Woods WitchFilm: Jocelyn's Father
  14. 2023Operation: Honorable BeggarsFilm: Soghomon Aghayan
  15. 2023The MessengerFilm: Koorush
  16. 2023Dante's HotelFilm: Chef Willio
  17. 2022BromatesFilm: Kaloosh
  18. 2022RabbitSeries: Dispatch (6 episodes)
  19. 2021Mister Mayfair: The Spyce of LifeFilm: Arman
  20. 2021HabitFilm: Gus
  21. 2021Mister Mayfair: Serena's GameFilm: Armen
  22. 2021Mummy DearestFilm: Malcolm Thrussel
  23. 2021Roe v. WadeFilm: Papa Potemkin
  24. 2020PsychopompFilm: Captain
  25. 2019In the Time It Takes to Get ThereFilm: Merchant 1
  26. 20191st BornFilm: Charles
  27. 2018The Samuel ProjectFilm: Vartan
  28. 2018Melvin SmartyFilm: Harry
  29. 2018Cobra KaiSeries: Armand Zarkarian (3 episodes)
  30. 2018AbductedFilm: Scotty
  31. 2017Five Star FouadFilm: Fouad
  32. 2017Price for FreedomFilm: Sheik Omar
  33. 2017Once Upon a Time in VeniceFilm: Yuri
  34. 2017The Sex AddictFilm: Ken Davitian
  35. 2016Paint It BlackFilm: Masha the Baker (uncredited)
  36. 2016NinaFilm: Club Owner
  37. 2016Pocket ListingFilm: Mr. Mousian
  38. 2015Big BabyFilm: Underbrunter
  39. 2014Walk of ShameFilm: Cab Driver
  40. 2014Small TimeFilm: Wexler
  41. 2013AbstractionFilm: Jacob Sarian
  42. 2012Natasha Mail Order Bribe Escape to AmericaFilm: Boris the Butcher
  43. 2011The ArtistFilm: Pawnbroker
  44. 2011You May Not Kiss the BrideFilm: Vadik Nikitin
  45. 2011The CapeSeries: Store Owner (1 episode)
  46. 2010The PranksterFilm: Stavros Karas
  47. 2009NCIS: Los AngelesSeries: Narek (1 episode)
  48. 2009Not ForgottenFilm: Father Salinas
  49. 2008Soul MenFilm: Ardesh Kezian
  50. 2008FloatFilm: Vahig Manoogian
  51. 2008Get SmartFilm: Shtarker
  52. 2008JuliaFilm: Taxi Driver
  53. 2008Meet the SpartansFilm: Xerxes
  54. 2008Stone & EdFilm: Senor Gordo
  55. 2007ChuckSeries: Uncle Bernie (1 episode)
  56. 2007Lucky YouFilm: Poker Player (uncredited)
  57. 2006Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of KazakhstanFilm: Azamat
  58. 2005Ghost WhispererSeries: Jake Rose (1 episode)
  59. 2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeries: Snyder (1 episode)
  60. 2005The CloserSeries: Mr. Sarcasian (1 episode)
  61. 2004Boston LegalSeries: Mr. Kahanov (1 episode)
  62. 2004L.A. TwisterFilm: Walter
  63. 2003Two and a Half MenSeries: Mr. Mardirosian (1 episode)
  64. 2003S.W.A.T.Film: Uncle Martin Gascoigne
  65. 2003HolesFilm: Igor Barkov
  66. 2003MayFilm: Foreign Doctor
  67. 2003A Man ApartFilm: Ramon Cadena
  68. 2002BoomtownSeries: Jewelry Store Owner (1 episode)
  69. 2002The ShieldSeries: Older Armenian (1 episode)
  70. 2001Six Feet UnderSeries: Krikor Hovanessian (1 episode)
  71. 2001The DivisionSeries: Archimedes (1 episode)
  72. 2001Missing PiecesFilm: Jorge
  73. 2000Gilmore GirlsSeries: Jesus (1 episode)
  74. 2000Strong MedicineSeries: Cabbie (1 episode)
  75. 2000Virgins of Sherwood ForestFilm: Manny / Friar Tuck
  76. 2000Our Lips Are SealedFilm: Thug #1
  77. 1999Lip ServiceFilm: Director
  78. 1999Shandra: The Jungle GirlFilm: Diego
  79. 1999MascaraFilm: Rebecca's Boss
  80. 1999S Club 7Series: Alphonse (1 episode)

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