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Ken Davitian

Acting

4.1 Popularity Jun 19, 1953 (72 years old) Los Angeles, California, USA

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 through...

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.

Filmography 356

2015
Looking for Mabel Normand Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2007
2006
Buster Keaton: From Silents to Shorts Movie

as (archive footage)

2004
So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
Chaplin Today: 'The Gold Rush' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2001
2001
1992
The Chaplin Puzzle Movie

as (archive footage)

1987
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets Movie

as (archive footage)

1962
Crazy Days Movie

as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)

1961
Days of Thrills and Laughter Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1960
When Comedy Was King Movie

as edited from 'Fatty & Mabel Adrift' (archive footage)

1943
Happy Times and Jolly Moments Movie

as (archive footage)

1933
Tomalio Movie

as Wilbur

1933
In the Dough Movie

as Slim

1933
Close Relations Movie

as Wilbur Wart

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday June 19, 1953 (72 years old)
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As Kenneth Davitian, Azamat Bagtov, Azamat Baytoff and 2 more
Years Active 1909 - 2016
Popularity 4.1
Career Stats
356 Total Credits
187 Movie Roles
2 Photos