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Comment: Doesn't meet WP:NACTOR. I could see a bit WP:HOAX with the filmography section, and I will support this being deleted via MFD. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 04:28, 29 September 2024 (UTC)
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Amir Talai | |
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.jpg) Amir at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024 | |
| Born | June 24, 1977 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, voice artist, writer, activist |
| Spouse | Nina Manni (married 2011-present) |
Amir Talai (born June 24, 1977) is an Iranian-American actor, singer, voice artist, writer, and activist. He is well known for playing a variety of characters in movies and television shows.[1] On Saturday, October 14, it was announced that he will be part of the main cast of the adult animated series Hazbin Hotel, participating as Alastor. "He just makes funny voices".[2][3]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Talai was born and raised in San Francisco, CA and is the first child of Iranian immigrants, Mohammad and Sima Talai. He speaks English, Persian, and French. Talai attended a French immersion school through 8th grade, after which he attended Lowell High School. He received a degree from UC Berkeley with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Dramatic Arts.
Personal Life
[edit]Talai lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Nina Manni, who he married in 2011.
Acting Career
[edit]Talai began working as an actor in San Francisco after graduating from UC Berkeley. He later moved to Los Angeles, where he enrolled in The Groundlings, eventually joining the Groundlings Sunday Company. His two big breaks were The Comeback and Campus Ladies, both cult shows with poor ratings but a substantial number of fans in Hollywood. Talai has more than 125 film, TV, and voice-over credits,[4] making him arguably the most prolific Iranian-American actor of his generation. Notable credits include What To Expect When You’re Expecting, Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay, LA to Vegas, How I Met Your Mother, Bones, American Horror Story, and The Shrink Next Door.
Singing
[edit]Talai has performed in musicals since high school, and has performed on stage regionally including at the Hollywood Bowl in Guys and Dolls [5]and Annie and at the Paris Las Vegas Resort in the Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You.
Activism
[edit]Talai has been outspoken on social media[6] in regard to racism, misogyny, gun control, worker’s rights, and other issues. He has volunteered with numerous Democratic campaigns since 2004. At the 2017 Women’s March, Talai carried a sign that read “I’ll see you nice white ladies at the next #BlackLivesMatter march, right?” A photo of the sign went viral and was subsequently featured in numerous books, textbooks, and articles.[7]
Writing
[edit]Talai has written about depictions of Middle Eastern people for Vulture[8] and BuzzFeed News,[9] calling attention to the whitewashing of Middle Eastern actors and the dearth of opportunities for Middle Eastern actors to play roles that don’t involve terrorism or Islam.[10][11][12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Associate | |
| 2004 | November | George | |
| Homeland Security | Babir Alkazar | TV movie Uncredited | |
| 2006 | More, Patience | Hypochondriac | TV movie |
| The Pursuit of Happyness | Clerk | ||
| 2007 | Fighting Words | Ralphie | |
| 2008 | The Onion Movie | Ahman | |
| Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | Raza | ||
| 2010 | Fractalus | Lee | |
| 2011 | Best Player | Wendell | TV movie |
| 2012 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | Patel |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nash Bridges | Khalid Dib | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Plugged In | Customer | Short |
| Hum | Simon Gould | Short | |
| MADtv | Indian | 1 episode | |
| 2003 | 10-8: Officers on Duty | Gang Member | 1 episode |
| 2003-2004 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Various Characters | |
| 2004 | The Florist | Masood | Short |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Iraqi Simon Cowell | 1 episode | |
| Adventures in Homeschooling | Baliotis | Short | |
| NCIS | Simi | 1 episode | |
| Nip/Tuck | Dr. Hamir Gindi | 1 episode | |
| Jihad | Mohammad | Short | |
| One Night Stand Up | Mahesh Suresh | Short | |
| 2005 | Gilmore Girls | Patel Chandrasekhar | 2 episodes |
| The Comeback | Greg Narayan | 2 episodes | |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Waiter | 1 episode | |
| Cold Case | Malvinder Khatani - 1999, 2005 | 1 episode | |
| Love, Inc. | Patrick | 2 episodes | |
| Family Guy | Hindu Man / Wedding Priest | Voice 1 episode | |
| 2006 | The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman | Kai | 1 episode |
| Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Fred | 2 episode | |
| Hannah Montana | Sanjay | 1 episode | |
| 2006-2007 | Campus Ladies | Abdul | 20 episodes |
| 2007 | The Winner | Richard | 5 episodes |
| 2008 | Hollywood Residential | IRS Agent Tom Scully | Voice 1 episode Uncredited |
| 2009 | How I Met Your Mother | Richard Greenleaf | 1 episode |
| Wizards of Waverly Place | Alien | 1 episode | |
| 2010 | Zeke and Luther | Dex Bratner | 1 episode |
| Svetlana | Farhad Golastani | 1 episode | |
| 2008-2010 | American Dad! | Achmed / Crowd Member / John Leguizamo / Various Characters | Voice |
| 2010 | Modern Family | Dale | 1 episode |
| 2011 | The Paul Reiser Show | Amir | 1 episode |
| Love Bites | Aram | 1 episode | |
| 2008-2011 | The Ex List | Cyrus | 13 episodes |
| 2011-2016 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Crane | Voice Replacing David Cross |
| 2013-2016 | Turbo FAST | Skidmark, Tito | Voice Replacing Ben Schwartz and Michael Peña |
| 2018 | LA to Vegas | Alan | 14 episodes |
| 2019 | The Lion Guard | Tupp | 7 episodes |
| 2020 | Bosch | Detective Klein | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Hailey's On it! | Uncle Naveed /Additional Voice | 11 episode 17 episode 28 episode |
| 2024 | Hazbin Hotel | Alastor | Voice Replacing Edward Bosco |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Sims Hot Date | Sim | Voice |
| 2006 | Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers | Voice | |
| Titan Quest | Voice | ||
| Company of Heroes | Voice | ||
| Splinter Cell: Double Agent | Additional Characters | Voice | |
| The Sopranos: Road to Respect | Additional Characters | Voice | |
| 2007 | Titan Quest: Immortal Throne | Voice | |
| 2011 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Crane | Voice Replacing Drew Massey |
References
[edit]- ^ "Amir Talai - Biography". movies.nytimes.com. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ^ redbroadwell (2024-05-27). "Interview: Amir Talai on Playing the Most Enigmatic Demon in 'Hazbin Hotel'". Awards Radar. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Voice Actor Amir Talai On Bringing the Demonic Alastor To Life in 'Hazbin Hotel'". Awardsdaily. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Amir Talai". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "amir-talai".
- ^ "twitter-amirtalai".
- ^ "The Role of Race in Race Roles: Amir Talai in An Octoroon". Cal Alumni Association. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Hollywood after 911". 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Hollywood after 911". BuzzFeed News. Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Talai, Amir (2018-09-13). "17 Years After 9/11, I'm Still a Terrorist in Hollywood's Eyes". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Robb, David (2021-01-14). "Amir Talai Hosts Forum On Challenges Facing Actors During Pandemic". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Only 1 percent of TV actors are Middle Eastern, North African, reveals first ever study of its kind". 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
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