This is a list ofnotableArmenian Americans , including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. Armenian Americans are people born or raised in the United States, or who reside there, with origins in the country known as Armenia, which ranges from the Caucasian mountain range to the Armenian plateau.
There has been sporadic emigration from Armenia to the U.S. since the late 19th century, with the biggest influx coming after theArmenian genocide of the early 20th century. The largest community in the United States is based inLos Angeles ; however, other sizable communities exist inBoston ,Detroit and theNew York metropolitan area . Statistics from theUnited States 2000 Census , there are 385,488 Americans indicated either full or partial Armenian ancestry.[ 1]
Daron Acemoglu , economist atMassachusetts Institute of Technology [ 2] Viken Babikian , professor atBoston University School of Medicine Peter Balakian , professor of humanities atColgate University Paul Boghossian , professor of philosophy atNew York University Peter Boghossian , former professor of philosophyAram Chobanian , Dean of Boston University School of MedicineRichard Dekmejian , professor atUniversity of Southern California James Der Derian ,Watson Institute professor of International Studies and Political Science atBrown University Arra M. Garab , Professor of English at Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Goljan , professor of Pathology atOklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Hrach Gregorian , writer and teacher on international conflict management and post-conflict peace buildingVartan Gregorian (1934–2021), former President ofBrown University and theCarnegie Corporation , 'savior'[ 3] New York Public Library Edgar Housepian , neurosurgeon,Professor Emeritus of neurosurgery atColumbia University Medical School , and co-founder of the Fund for Armenia (FAR)Marjorie Housepian Dobkin (1922–2013), professor of English atBarnard College and author.Richard G. Hovannisian , professor of Armenian History atUCLA Raffi Indjejikian, professor of accounting aUniversity of Michigan Joseph Albert Kechichian , authorMark Krikorian , executive director ofCenter for Immigration Studies Robert Mehrabian , President ofCarnegie Mellon Gevork Minaskanian , professor of organic chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAra Nazarian , biomedical engineer, academic, and entrepreneur.Ardem Patapoutian , winner of2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch" (jointly withDavid Julius )Josh Pahigian , professor of global humanities at theUniversity of New England George Piranian , professor of mathematics at theUniversity of Michigan Barbara Sahakian , professor of clinical neuropsychology atUniversity of Cambridge Mark Saroyan , professor of Soviet studies atHarvard andUC Berkeley Harold Takooshian , psychologist and professor atFordham University [ edit ] Marie Rose Abousefian , actressPaul Abrahamian , reality television personalityJames Adomian , actor and stand-up comedianKay Armen , TV, film and stage actressŞahan Arzruni . pianistVal Avery , actorRichard Bakalyan , actorAdrienne Barbeau , actress (mother was of Armenian descent)[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] Rowan Blanchard , actress, paternal great-grandmother was an Armenian from present-day SyriaEric Bogosian , playwright and performance artist[ 7] Dan Bilzerian , Internet personalityBailey Sarian , Internet personalityChristy Canyon , pornographic actress (Armenian father)Arthur Edmund Carewe (1884–1937), Armenian-born American actor in the silent and early sound film eraCher , singer and actressMike Connors , television actor[ 8] Leon Danielian , first U.S.-born ballet dancer to reach international recognitionAnita Darian , singer and actressKen Davitian , actorGeorge Duran , chef and entertainerNaz Edwards , actressColton Ford , former gay pornographic actor; singerCyrinda Foxe , model and actressArlene Francis , actress[ 9] Victor French , prolific character actor, Armenian motherMichael A. Goorjian , actor and filmmaker[ 10] Sid Haig , actor[ 11] Alexandra Hedison , actress and directorDavid Hedison , actorDan Janjigian , actor and former bobsledderKarren Karagulian actorKhloé Kardashian , reality television star, media personality, businesswoman, socialite, and modelKim Kardashian , reality television star, socialite, model, businesswoman, producer, and actressKourtney Kardashian , reality television star, media personality, socialite, and modelRob Kardashian , reality television star, businessmanSylva Kelegian , actressMarco Khan , actorJoe Manganiello , actor; maternal grandmother and mother were of Armenian descentAndrea Martin , comedian[ 12] Eddie Mekka , actorSona Movsesian , podcaster and executive assistant toConan O'Brien Erik Palladino , actor (Armenian mother)Deran Sarafian , actorAngela Sarafyan , actressLucy Saroyan , actress, photographerAdam G. Sevani , actorAkim Tamiroff , actor[ 13] Callie Thorne , actorMia Tyler , plus-size modelMichael Vartan , actor; paternal great-grandfather was of Armenian descentDita Von Teese , burlesque artist, model, and actress; her grandmother was of partial Armenian descentGeoffrey Zakarian , celebrity chef, television personality, Iron Chef, restaurateur, and authorLena Nersesian (LenaThePlug), relatively famous youtuber, actress, and pornstar from California who is married toAdam22 of the NoJumper Podcast.Armenian American actors and models
Dan Panosian , comic book artistApo Avedissian , filmmaker, painter, photographer and writerEdward Avedisian , painterGreg Costikyan , game designerIvan Dmitri , photographerPatricia Field , costume designer and fashion designerArshile Gorky , painterKaloust Guedel , painterDikran Kelekian , art collectorLudwig Mactarian , painterAlina Mnatsakanian , visual artistReuben Nakian , sculptorHaig Patigian , sculptorDenis Peterson , painterArthur Ashod Pinajian , comic book creator and artistHovsep Pushman , painterVaraz Samuelian , sculptorJacques Terzian , sculptorEdmund Yaghjian , painter, educatorAlec Monopoly , graffiti artistArmenian Americans in art and design
Banking and finance [ edit ] Sarkis Acopian , founded the Acopian Technical CompanyNoubar Afeyan , co-founder ofModerna Garo H. Armen , CEO ofAntigenics Inc. Augustus Barber , founder of Barber FoodsJohn Berberian , entrepreneurIan Bremmer , President and founder ofEurasia Group Charles Bilezikian , co-founder ofChristmas Tree Shops Paul Bilzerian , Armenian-American businessman convicted of securities fraudGerard Cafesjian , entrepreneurVahan Chamlian , entrepreneurLarry Gagosian , art dealer, and founder ofGagosian Gallery with 16 locations internationallyPaul Garmirian , founder ofPG cigars Arthur T. Gregorian , noted oriental rug merchant and authorMark Hoplamazian , CEO and President ofGlobal Hyatt Razmig Hovaghimian , co-founder and CEO ofViki Jirair Hovnanian , entrepreneurKevork Hovnanian , founder ofHovnanian Enterprises Ronald Hovsepian , CEO ofIntraLinks andNovell Steven A. Kandarian , former President, Chairman, and CEO,MetLife Arshag Karagheusian , co-founder ofA & M Karagheusian Anna Kazanjian Longobardo , business executive and engineerKirk Kerkorian , entrepreneur, casino mogul, considered to be one of the "founding fathers" of Las Vegas[ 14] Blake Krikorian , co-founder ofSling Media Alex Manoogian , founder ofMasco Corporation John Matoian , president of FOX and HBODavid G. Mugar , entrepreneur and philanthropistStephen P. Mugar , founder ofStar Market and philanthropistPeter Najarian ,options trader , television personality, market analystAlexis Ohanian , Internet entrepreneur, activist and investorCharlie Papazian , founded the Association of BrewersTro Piliguian , Chairman ofOgilvy & Mather Henry D. Sahakian , founder and owner ofUni-Mart Alex Seropian , founder ofBungie David Shakarian , founder ofGNC Hagop Jack Topdjian , senior partnerPWC andMcKinsey , founderHealthcare Equity Angels Alex Yemenidjian , former CEO and Chairman ofMGM Studios Craigie Zildjian , CEO of ZildjianRobert Zildjian , founder ofSabian Cymbals Armenian Americans in business
Filmmakers and animators [ edit ] Lisa Rose Apramian , screenwriterSamuel Aroutiounian , talent agent, film producerAram Avakian , director, editorRoss Bagdasarian, Jr. ,film producer , record producerRoss Bagdasarian, Sr. ,pianist , singer-songwriter, actor (akaDavid Seville )Steve Dildarian , animator, creator ofThe Life and Times of Tim Atom Egoyan , director, screenwriter, producterCarla Garapedian , filmmakerHughes Brothers , directorsHoward Kazanjian , producer[ 16] Alek Keshishian , directorRouben Mamoulian , director[ 17] Haig P. Manoogian , film producer, professor of film at New York University, major early influence for many filmmakers such as Martin ScorseseMardik Martin , screenwriterLevon Mkrtchyan , directorTony Petrossian , directorDeran Sarafian , television directorKatherine Sarafian , assistant film producerRichard C. Sarafian , television and film directorTanya Seghatchian , film producerMadeline Sharafian ,Pixar director and story artistMichael Vartan , film and television actorFrancis Veber , screenwriterSteven Zaillian , writer and director[ 18] Eric Esrailian , producerSev Ohanian , film producer and screenwriterNatalie Qasabian , film producerMichael J. Arlen , staff writer forThe New Yorker Ben Bagdikian , former editor-in-chief ofThe Washington Post David Barsamian , radio broadcaster and journalistKen Dilanian , justice and intelligence correspondent forNBC News [ 19] Sergey Dovlatov , columnist, contributed toThe New Yorker John Garabedian , radio personality, host ofOpen House Party David Ignatius , associated editor ofThe Washington Post Ana Kasparian , co-host ofThe Young Turks Armen Keteyian , chief investigative correspondent forCBS News Bob Kevoian , nationally syndicated morning radio talk show hostNicholas Kristof , correspondent forThe New York Times Tim Kurkjian , reporter atESPN Vago Muradian , former editor forDefense News correspondent for Defense & Aerospace ReportStrawberry Saroyan , journalist,The New York Times Lara Setrakian , journalist and political analyst,Bloomberg Television andABC News Janet Shamlian , news correspondent forNBC News Roger Tatarian , senior VP ofUnited Press International Philip Terzian , literary editor ofThe Weekly Standard Scout Tufankjian , photojournalistMatt Vasgersian , sportscaster and hostSamuel Der-Yeghiayan , former United States federal judge for the Northern District of IllinoisMitchell Garabedian , is a lawyer known for representing sexual abuse victims in the Boston area during the Catholic priest sexual abuse scandal.Charles R. Garry , civil rights/criminal defense attorneyMark Geragos , defense attorneyRobert Kardashian , defense attorneyMarsha Kazarosian , attorney handling high-profile casesGaro Mardirossian , plaintiff attorney involved in civil rights, product liability, and personal injury casesJohn Nalbandian , United States Federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitBill Paparian , criminal defense attorneyRobert Philibosian , 38th District Attorney of Los Angeles CountyDickran Tevrizian , United States federal judge for the Central District of CaliforniaAnna Der-Vartanian , Master Chief Petty Officer in theU.S. Navy Ernest H. Dervishian , U.S. Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, theMedal of Honor , for his actions inWorld War II Khachadour Paul Garabedian , U.S. Navy officer during theCivil War Sam K. Harrison , corporal during World War IIJeffrey L. Harrigian , served as the commander ofUnited States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Paul Robert Ignatius , served the Navy and becameAssistant Secretary of Defense under President Lyndon JohnsonSue Sarafian Jehl , member of theWomen's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) personnel who served in World War IIGeorge Juskalian , U.S. Army Colonel who served World War II,Vietnam War , and theKorean War Harry Kizirian , Marine Corps during World War II and most decorated serviceman of Rhode IslandJohn Kizirian , Army member during World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and believed one of the most decorated Armenian Americans ever to serve the United StatesVictor Maghakian , Marine Corps during World War II and is considered one of the most decorated American soldiers of the warMonte Melkonian , military commander during theFirst Nagorno-Karabakh War Stephen J. Maranian , U.S. ArmyMajor General who served from 1988 to 2023 and is the highest ranking Armenian American to serve in theU.S. Army Dennis Agajanian , singerAnahid Ajemian , violinistMaro Ajemian , pianistElijah Blue Allman , musician (son of actress/singer Cher)Roupen Altiparmakian , musicianLucine Amara , sopranoCharles Amirkhanian , composerKay Armen , singer-songwriterŞahan Arzruni , classical pianistGeorge Avakian ,Columbia Records executiveAra Babajian , drummerEve Beglarian , composerAra Berberian , operatic singerCathy Berberian , composer; singerJohn Berberian , oud player and rock/jazz fusion musicianDuane Betts , singer-songwriter and guitaristJohn Bilezikjian , oud player, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singerArmen Boladian , record producer, founder of Westbound Records and Sound of GospelDoris Brunatti , contralto, classical/opera singer, vocal instructor, soloist of Symphony of Tears, see: Jeff Manookian (below)Armen Chakmakian , recording artist, keyboardist, composerCher (Cherilyn Sarkisian), singer and actressLili Chookasian , contraltoAngel Deradoorian , bassistAra Dinkjian , oud playerArmen Donelian , musicianKallen Esperian , opera singerGegham Grigoryan , opera artistAsmik Grigorian , opera artistIvan Galamian , violin teacherMichael Gulezian , musicianRichard Hagopian , oud playerSib Hashian , drummerAlan Hovhaness , classical composerVanig Rupen Hovsepian, see: Turk Van Lake (below) Greg Jehanian , bassist and backing vocalist, member of indie rock bandmewithoutYou Tonio K , composerTamar Kaprelian , singerKim Kashkashian , violinistArt Laboe ,disc jockey , songwriter, record producerAna Lenchantin , musician/actressPaz Lenchantin , rock musicianJeff Manookian , composer of Symphony of Tears commemorating the Armenian Genocide, conductor, pianist, music teacherEdward Manukyan , composerHaig Mardirosian , organist, conductor, composerPaul Motian , jazz musicianJerry Murad , musicianVazgen Muradian , composer and violinistArmen Nalbandian , jazz musicianBruce Nazarian , musician, songwriter, and record producerMichael Omartian , music producerConstantine Orbelian , conductor and pianistKonstantin Orbelyan , pianist, composer, head of the State Estrada Orchestra of ArmeniaZabelle Panosian , singerHarout Pamboukjian , pop singerLeon Redbone , jazz and blues artistKarnig Sarkissian , singerSystem of a Down members:Derek Sherinian , keyboardistBarry Tashian , guitarist, songwriterTaline and Friends , children entertainersArmand Tokatyan , opera singerArto Tunçboyacıyan , multi-instrumentalist and vocalistOnno Tunç , composer and arrangerTurk Van Lake , composer, arranger, and jazz guitaristSylvie Vartan , singerRichard Yardumian , classical composerArmenian Americans in music
Sarkis Acopian , inventor of the solar-powered radioGeorge Adomian , mathematicianGeorge Aghajanian , professor of psychiatry, a pioneer in the area of neuropharmacologyHagop S. Akiskal , clinical psychiatrist, best known for his pioneering research onbipolar disorder Armen Alchian , economistJames P. Bagian , astronautHarry Daghlian , physicist with theManhattan Project Raymond V. Damadian , inventor of MRIMoses Housepian , physician and humanitarian aid workerAlbert Kapikian , virologist and pioneer in vaccine development forrotavirus Varaztad Hovhannes Kazanjian , founder of the modern practice of plastic surgeryHampar Kelikian , orthopedic-surgeon pioneerEdward Keonjian , the father of microelectronics;[ 20] Jack Kevorkian , pathologistLeonid Khachiyan , mathematicianEdward Khantzian , early pioneer in the psychological understanding of addictionsJohn Najarian , transplant surgeon pioneerRobert Nalbandyan , chemistHagop Panossian , aerospace engineer, academic and philanthropistChristopher A. Sarkiss , neurosurgeonAlex Sevanian , molecular pharmacologist, pioneer in free radical researchHrayr Shahinian , pioneer in microsurgical techniques of the brain[ 21] Luther George Simjian , inventorSarkes Tarzian , engineer, inventor, and broadcasterAvie Tevanian , operating systems researcherArmenian Americans in sciences
Tatev Abrahamyan , chess player[ 22] Fred Agabashian , professional racerBen Agajanian , professional football playerChristopher J.C. Agajanian , motorsports promoterAndre Agassi , professional tennis playerEmmanuel Agassi , former Olympic boxer and coachAndy Bakjian , Hall of Fame track and field official and author on the subjectCam Bedrosian , MLB pitcher; his father isSteve Bedrosian Steve Bedrosian , 1987Cy Young Award winner for thePhiladelphia Phillies Zach Bogosian , professionalice hockey playerGokor Chivichyan , judoka, grappler and trainerDave Coskunian , soccer playerVic Darchinyan , professional boxerMarcelo Djian , Brazilian professional soccer playerTrent Edwards , professional football playerAlecko Eskandarian , professional soccer player[ 23] Andranik Eskandarian , soccer playerChuck Essegian , professional baseball playerManvel Gamburyan , mixed martial arts fighterBlackie Gejeian , race car driver and race car builderBrian Goorjian , coach ofSydney Kings Tim Kurkjian , sports analyst onESPN Bobby Managoff (Robert Manoogian, Jr.), wrestlerHarry T. Mangurian, Jr. , former owner of theBoston Celtics andMemphis Rogues Pete Mangurian , offensive line coach ofTampa Bay Buccaneers Don Manoukian , professional football player for Oakland RaidersVanes Martirosyan , professional boxerGegard Mousasi , Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxerYura Movsisyan ,MLS Champion withReal Salt Lake andArmenia National Football Team playerKaro Parisyan , mixed martial arts fighterAra Parseghian ,Notre Dame head football coachSeth Rollins , professional wrestlerSteve Sarkisian ,University of Texas head football coachAustin Seferian-Jenkins ,NFL playerJerry Tarkanian , college basketball coach, known for his time atUNLV ;member of theNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Mark Vartanian , professional wrestlerGaro Yepremian , professional football placekickerArmenian Americans in sports
[ edit ] Marie Rose Abousefian , writer, playwright and academicMichael Arlen , novelistBen Bagdikian , political writerPeter Balakian , poet, writer and academicDavid Barsamian , radio broadcaster and writerA. I. Bezzerides , novelistChris Bohjalian , novelistGary Braver , fiction writerMichael Casey , poetAlicia Ghiragossian , writer, Nobel Prize nomineeAram Haigaz , writerMarjorie Housepian Dobkin (1922–2013), professor atBarnard College and authorNancy Kricorian , poet and authorOksana Marafioti , writerArthur Nersesian , novelist, playwright and poetPeter Orullian , writerGeorge Ouzounian , humoristJosh Pahigian , baseball writer and novelistAram Saroyan , novelistWilliam Saroyan , Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and authorGeorge Stambolian , key figure in the early gay literary movement in New YorkHrag Vartanian , columnistThomas Woods , political writer and authorRob Yardumian . novelist[ 24] ^ "U.S census Bureau" . Archived fromthe original on February 12, 2020. RetrievedJuly 13, 2011 .^ Daron Acemoglu: A Turk of Armenian descent Archived February 11, 2010, at theWayback Machine ^ McFadden, Robert D. (April 16, 2021)."Vartan Gregorian, Savior of the New York Public Library, Dies at 87" .The New York Times .ISSN 0362-4331 . RetrievedApril 16, 2021 . ^ Barbeau, Adrienne (March 21, 2006)."There Are Worse Things I Could Do" . Carroll & Graf – via Amazon. ^ "Stage Preview: Combo of 'Fiddler' and friends proved irresistible to Barbeau" .^ "Reviews: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010 – Dread Central" . April 30, 2010.^ "at home being Armenian was a badge of honor, instilled in the younger generation at large extended family gatherings." Archived 2009-04-05 at theWayback Machine ^ "Connors, an Armenian-American born Krekor Ohanian in Fresno, California" Archived 2006-07-16 at theWayback Machine ^ "Born Arlene Francis Kazanjian on October 20, 1907, in Boston, Massachusetts... Her father was an Armenian immigrant, a refugee from the Turkish massacres of 1905–06, who became a successful painter and photographer, and her mother was the daughter of actor Alfred Davis, who instilled in the young Arlene a love of performing that came to shape her entire life." ^ "Illusion has thrust into the spotlight a new and fresh Armenian-American talent, Michael Goorjian" Archived 2011-05-25 at theWayback Machine ^ "Haig has been a performer for as long as he can remember. Born in 1939 in the heart of Fresno's Armenian community (his birth name is Sid Mosesian; Haig is his father's first name), he was taking dance classes at age 7." Archived 2008-02-13 at theWayback Machine ^ "was born in Portland, Maine on January 15, 1947 of Armenian heritage. Her grandfather, whose last name was Papazian, emigrated from Ottoman Turkey in the early 20th century, changing his name to Martin when he settled in Maine." Archived July 22, 2011, at theWayback Machine ^ "Although we think of him in roles as Spanish or Hispanic, he was actually an Armenian. Short and stocky with dark hair, thick eyebrows over intense eyes, often with a black mustache, he was cast in a variety of ethnic roles as both hero and heavy" . Archived fromthe original on October 29, 2006. RetrievedApril 20, 2011 .^ "Archived copy" . Archived fromthe original on March 4, 2016. RetrievedJanuary 25, 2015 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link )^ The Fifty Families (Part 1) – Boston Magazine Archived 2011-07-09 at theWayback Machine ^ Howard Kazanjian Archived 2007-09-28 at theWayback Machine ^ "FGA – Rouben Mamoulian" . Archived fromthe original on April 15, 2012. RetrievedJuly 13, 2011 .^ "Zaillian, whose background is Armenian, lives in Los Angeles..." ^ Arkun, Aram (October 24, 2023)."NBC News Correspondent Dilanian to Speak at Mirror-Spectator Panel, Gala" .The Armenian Mirror-Spectator . RetrievedMarch 2, 2024 . ^ "Keonjian Distinguished Professorship Honors Life and Work of "Father of Microelectronics" . Archived fromthe original on May 14, 2011. RetrievedAugust 4, 2016 .^ "WordPress.com" . Archived fromthe original on July 10, 2012.^ "The chess games of Tatev Abrahamyan" .^ Wise, Mike (May 31, 2006)."Fiery Player, Simmering Conscience" – via washingtonpost.com. ^ robyardumian.com 
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