Ken Davitian
Born June 19, 1953 (Age: 72)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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. 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.
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. 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
Roe v. Wade
2021
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as Papa Potemkin
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Age: 67
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
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as Yuri
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Age: 63
Walk of Shame
2014
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as Cab Driver
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Age: 60
Small Time
2014
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as Wexler
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Age: 60
The Artist
2011
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as Pawnbroker
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Age: 58
Soul Men
2008
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as Ardesh Kezian
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Age: 55
Get Smart
2008
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as Shtarker
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Age: 55
Julia
2008
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as Taxi Driver
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Age: 54
Meet the Spartans
2008
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as Xerxes
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Age: 54
Lucky You
2007
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as Poker Player (uncredited)
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Age: 53
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
2006
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as Azamat Bagatov
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Age: 53
L.A. Twister
2004
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as Walter
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Age: 51
S.W.A.T.
2003
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as Uncle Martin Gascoigne
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Age: 50
Holes
2003
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as Igor Barkov
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Age: 49
A Man Apart
2003
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as Ramon Cadena
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Age: 49
Virgins of Sherwood Forest
2000
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as Manny / Friar Tuck
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Age: 47
Smashing Pumpkins: Stand Inside Your Love
2000
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as
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Age: 46
Lord of Illusions
1995
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as Swann Audience Member (uncredited)
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Age: 42
Talkin' Dirty After Dark
1991
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as Seat Mate
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Age: 38