Cinemas
Ken Davitian
Actor
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.
Ken Davitian films playing now
Playing now1
Ken Davitian filmography
Filmography77
Know the day Ken Davitian's next film opens
Follow once, we'll tell you when it reaches cinemas.
Common questions
Who is Ken Davitian?+
Ken Davitian is an American character actor of Armenian descent known for his distinctive work in Hollywood films, particularly his comedic supporting roles.
What is Ken Davitian known for?+
He is best known for his breakout role as Azamat Bagatov in the 2006 film Borat, and has appeared in productions including Get Smart, The Artist, and Holes.
What kind of work does Ken Davitian make?+
He primarily works as a character actor, contributing to a diverse range of Hollywood comedies, dramas, and action films.
Not feeling it?All films in Athens
