Amir K
About Amir K
Amir K is an Iranian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles. Born in Tehran, Iran, and raised in Southern California, he draws on a multicultural upbringing that shapes much of his material. Fluent in Farsi and Spanish, he is known for character work, storytelling, and improvisation, along with accents and impressions. He began performing stand-up around 2009, moving to Los Angeles and starting over after the housing-market crash ended his work as a real estate appraiser in Huntington Beach.
Alongside stand-up, Amir K has built a screen career. He was part of the ensemble cast of Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film Argo (2012), which earned a Screen Actors Guild Award, and he has appeared on the revived MADtv, NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party, among other television programs.
He regularly headlines Los Angeles clubs including The Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory, and The Improv, and has toured internationally, including an arena tour alongside comedian Theo Von. He also hosts the podcast Salty Locks. Stand-up remains the core of his work.
Videos (320)
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0:57Had to fire up the ol’ b*tch detector
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0:47I got cooked
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0:34He threw me off
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0:29Payback
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1:17It kept getting crazier
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1:11I’m pressing charges @bobbylee
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0:58Mexicans Work The Hardest!
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1:11Hardest working people #
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1:21Never a straight answer with Persians
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0:55I tried my best
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0:48Iranian Government sent spies
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0:29Come see me on tour
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0:17I can't even be mad
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0:56Anybody else do this
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1:13I got emotional
102.8K views
0:42Tough crowd
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1:19She beat me to it
99.1K views
1:00:18Amir K LIVE in CALGARY ( 1 hour stand-up set ) Shot 2/22/2020, PRE GLOBAL LOCKDOWN
97.6K views
0:29She saved me
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1:32Did I lie
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0:44Highs and Lows
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0:46I didn’t think he’d do it
92.9K views
0:22It’s getting bad out there
86.3K views
0:36He almost got me
86K viewsGuest appearances (15)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Amir K.
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0:53Aamir Khan beat me (in chess)
Samay Raina
8.7M views
18:16Taare Zameen Par | Standup comedy by Harsh Gujral ft Aamir khan
Harsh Gujral
7.5M views
0:40Amir Kaos Show'da
Hayrettin Karaoğuz
4.4M views
1:00:38Tafseel Se Baatein - Zakir Khan in Conversation with Aamir Khan and Mansoor Khan
Zakir Khan
1.7M views
1:59Dangal body of Aamir khan Teased by Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan Laughs funny
Sanket Bhosale
375.8K views
2:15Aamir Khan disappointed Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt at Diwali Party controversy
Sanket Bhosale
232.7K views
1:42Aamir Khan the Relationship Manager | Appurv Gupta: The GuptaJi Show
Appurv Gupta
172.4K views
4:03Best Ever Mimicry Bayan of Molana Tariq Jameel by Syed Basit Ali | When I met Amir khan
Syed Basit Ali
32.6K views
10:01BOLLYWOOD REACTS TO CRYING AMIR KHAN AND AMITABH BACHCHAN SAHAB feat.. @DrSanketBhosale
Sanket Bhosale
27.9K views
36:45Youtube च्या भिकेचे डोहाळे Ft. Samir Khandekar | Mandar Bhide | Loka kay Mhantil
Mandar Bhide
16.3K views
1:04:33Nate Jackson’s OpinioNated Ep 103 with Amir K
Nate Jackson
5.5K views
1:05:28Amir Khan: What Doctors Really Think (And Never Say Out Loud)
Mo Gilligan
5.4K views
8:59Amir khan Mubarak by sunil pal
Sunil Pal
2.6K views
7:05Amir khan sahab ki shadi - sunil pal
Sunil Pal
393 views
43:10Strictly Beloved Podcast | "Hey Momma" Highlights with Amir K | S2 Ep5
Dino Archie
102 viewsChannels on this page: Samay Raina, Harsh Gujral, Hayrettin Karaoğuz, Zakir Khan, Sanket Bhosale, Appurv Gupta, Syed Basit Ali, Mandar Bhide, Nate Jackson, Mo Gilligan, Sunil Pal, Dino Archie
Frequently asked questions
Where was Amir K born and raised?
Amir K was born in Tehran, Iran, and raised in Southern California, and that multicultural upbringing shapes much of his stand-up material.
What languages does Amir K speak?
Amir K is fluent in Farsi and Spanish, and accents and impressions are part of the character work he is known for on stage.
What did Amir K do before becoming a comedian?
Amir K worked as a real estate appraiser in Huntington Beach until the housing-market crash ended that job, after which he moved to Los Angeles, started over and began performing stand-up around 2009.
Was Amir K in the movie Argo?
Yes, Amir K was part of the ensemble cast of Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film Argo (2012), which earned a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Which TV shows has Amir K appeared on?
Amir K has appeared on the revived MADtv, NBC's Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party, among other television programs.
Which Los Angeles clubs does Amir K headline?
Amir K regularly headlines The Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory and The Improv in Los Angeles, and he has toured internationally, including an arena tour alongside Theo Von.
What podcast does Amir K host?
Amir K hosts the podcast Salty Locks, although stand-up remains the core of his work as a comedian, actor and writer.
