Amir Arison is best known for his work on the NBC/Sony/Netflix international hit series The Blacklist as tech-wizard ‘Aram Mojtabai’, currently in his 9th season. Other TV credits include recurring and guest appearances on Law & Order: SVU, American Horror Story, Ramy, Billions, Bull, Homeland, Girls, as well as many others including the current HULU limited series The Dropout starring Amanda Seyfried. He recently starred in the indie drama 20 Weeks and currently Amir can be seen starring in the satirical Butterfinger commercial campaign running worldwide. On stage, he’s performed in New York, around the country, and internationally with world premieres at NYTW, The Public Theatre, The Signature, MCC, LAByrinth, Waterwell, Yale Rep, Huntington, the RSC, and more.
He is the recipient of the Mendez Award from MIFF, given to an individual in the entertainment industry who uses their platform to give back. He currently teaches workshops and directs/performs for multiple organizations including The New School, Pace University, YoungArts, United Arts Partnership, NBC director’s diversity showcase, Broadway for All, Broadway Workshop, Bridge Builders, Hole-In-The-Wall-Gang-Camp, and Angelight Films, where he was just named the Director of their Creative Advisory Board.
Amir is also the award-winning director of Angelight Films’ Tati’s Fashion Show and Fortress. Currently, Amir is directing a docu-series about working with 8-year-old cancer survivor Tatianna Bernard on the making of Tati’s Fashion Show and its impact on her health and family life, demonstrating his heartfelt belief in the creative process and its power to help and heal.