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Karen KaragulyanAmerican and Armenian actor, producer and screenwriter
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Early Life and Career
Karen Karagulian, an Armenian-American actor, producer, and screenwriter, was born in 1969. With his native tongue being Armenian, he is fluent in Russian and English. Karagulian's breakout role came in 2000 with the independent film "Four Letter Words," directed by Sean Baker.
Sean Baker Collaborations
In 2004, Karagulian joined Baker's film "Take Out," portraying a Chinese immigrant. His role as Levon, a shopkeeper in "Prince of Broadway" (2008), earned him critical acclaim and award nominations. In 2012, Karagulian played the supporting character Arash in Baker's "Starlet," which won the Robert Altman Award.
Mainstream Success
Karagulian's performance in Angelina Nikonova's "Welcome Home" (2014) exposed audiences to his comedic abilities. He gained international recognition with Baker's 2015 film "Tangerine," portraying a taxi driver amidst Los Angeles' transgender sex trade.
Recent Projects
Karagulian's filmography includes Sean Baker's "The Florida Project" (2017) and Michael Alonian's short film "This Land" (2019). In 2024, he starred in Baker's "Anora," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Personal Life
Karen Karagulian is married to Svetlana Svidunovich, with whom he has four children. The family resides in New York City. Karagulian discreetly shares glimpses of his personal life on social media.
