Amir K

Amir K is a critically acclaimed Iranian-American comedian, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles, known for his dynamic, charismatic, and multicultural comedic style that seamlessly blends improvisation, storytelling, and versatile character work. Born in Tehran and raised in Southern California, Amir K’s unique perspective is often infused into his material, which is further enhanced by his ability to perform various accents and impressions, including in Farsi and Spanish. He gained widespread recognition as a cast member on the primetime CW reboot of MADtv and has appeared on numerous television shows for Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and MTV’s Jerks with Cameras, in addition to winning a SAG Award for his role in Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film Argo.