Amir Arison

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. 2025 Dope Thief Mark Nader Main role