Ari Barkan - Biography

Ari Barkan has steadily become well known in almost every Russian community in the world for his work on the series that he co-created called "Baba Fira". Ari has appeared on several TV shows, including NBC's "The Blacklist". He serves as a member of the panel of judges of the Manhattan Monologue Slam - the same showcase competition in which he won twice in 2015. Director John Gallagher has praised Ari as an up and coming actor to keep your eye on and will be working with him. Ari has worked alongside the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, James Spader, Robin Williams, Malcolm McDowell, and Eric Roberts. Ari is represented by Laura Lichen Management, Metropolis Artists Agency; and Abrams Artists Agency for commercials.