Erfan Elias Edraki, professionally known as Elias Edraki, was born in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec, and has since become a renowned Persian-Canadian actor, recognized for his captivating performances in various roles.
His notable roles include Anson in the popular television series Degrassi: The Next Generation, Arash Alavi in the critically acclaimed film Tehranto, and the voice of Sakyo Kurayami in the anime series Beyblade: Shogun Steel.
Throughout his illustrious career, Edraki has had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse range of talented actors and directors, including the esteemed Steven Spielberg, Giancarlo Esposito, Hayley Atwell, Henry Rollins, Gina Rodriguez, Carla Gugino, Will Patton, Bill Scarsgård, Steve Schirripa, and the visionary Guillermo del Toro.
As a skilled voice actor, Edraki's professional journey began with Afghanada, a radio drama on CBC, where he brought numerous characters to life over the course of three seasons. His voice has since been featured in various cartoons, video games, and commercials, including Beyblade: Shogun Steel, Watch Dogs 2, CBC's The Passionate Eye, Scary Stories To Tell in The Dark, and commercials for Mitsubishi, VEGA, One Soccer, The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission, and the Government of Canada.
Edraki was raised in the bustling metropolis of Toronto, Canada, where he currently resides. His nickname "ERF" (short for Erfan) holds significant cultural importance, translating to "knowledge" in Farsi. He earned his Honours Degree in Communication Studies from York University (Toronto, ON).
