Ari Zagaris, a recent transplant to Los Angeles, hails from the iconic Haight/Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco, where he grew up surrounded by the vibrant arts and sports scenes.
As the son of model Kristin Sundbom and renowned sports and rock 'n' roll photographer Michael Zagaris, Ari's childhood was a unique blend of sports and the arts. He spent most of his formative years following his father to the clubhouse of the Oakland A's and the backstage dressing room of The Clash, immersing himself in the world of sports and music.
As a result, Ari found himself torn between pursuing a career in the spotlight or on the playing field. In high school, he had to make a difficult choice between baseball and the arts, ultimately deciding to focus on the former. Despite not being able to participate in school productions, Ari managed to squeeze in classes at the prestigious American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) before leaving for college on a baseball scholarship.
Even while attending The George Washington University, Ari continued to nurture his passion for film, spending most of his free time in the drama department and writing screenplays. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Ari was signed by the Boston Red Sox and spent several months pitching in the minor leagues.
After being released by the team, Ari was determined to focus on his craft, and he has since become a truly versatile actor, working his way to becoming one of Hollywood's busiest new talents. With his tall, lanky physique and distinctive features, Ari has always been drawn to offbeat, eccentric projects that showcase his unique blend of naturalistic dialogue delivery and impeccable comic timing.
In his darker roles, Ari is often seen as a rugged, sullen-looking leading man with a cynical, fatalistic outlook and anti-hero charisma. When not in front of the camera, Ari can be found at the nearest baseball diamond, reliving his dreams of sports stardom.
Person biography:
Ari Zagaris was born to model Kristin Sundbom and sports/rock 'n' roll photographer Michael Zagaris. He spent most of his childhood following his father to the Oakland A's clubhouse and the backstage dressing room of The Clash.
Education:
* Attended A.C.T. before leaving for college on a baseball scholarship
* Graduated from The George Washington University with a BA in Communication
Career:
* Signed by the Boston Red Sox and spent several months pitching in the minor leagues
* Became a truly versatile actor, working his way to becoming one of Hollywood's busiest new talents
Personality:
* Tall, lanky physique and distinctive features
* Drawn to offbeat, eccentric projects
* Naturalistic dialogue delivery and impeccable comic timing
* Rugged, sullen-looking leading man with a cynical, fatalistic outlook and anti-hero charisma
