---
name: "Amir Talai"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/amir-talai"
fi1m_id: "amir-talai"
imdb_id: "nm1197519"
tmdb_id: 203086
wikidata_id: "Q1976929"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "24 June 1977"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-24T08:04:49.720450+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Amir Talai

## Identity

Amir Talai

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/amir-talai
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** amir-talai
- **IMDb ID:** nm1197519
- **TMDB ID:** 203086
- **Wikidata ID:** Q1976929
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amir_Talai, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1976929, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1197519/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/203086

Actor. Born 24 June 1977 in San Francisco, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 24 June 1977, San Francisco, California, USA
- **Active:** 2012–present
- **Also known as:** Amirr Talai, Amir Tallai, Amirr Tallai
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2010s 75 (2), 2020s 72 (1)
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Animation 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 1
- **Screen time:** 2 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $0m across 1 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amir_Talai, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1976929, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1197519/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/203086

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Hazbin Hotel*](https://film.one/tv/hazbin-hotel.md) (72)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Amir Talai is an American actor and voice artist. Born in San Francisco, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in mass communications and a minor in dramatic arts. He began his career with stage work and has appeared in numerous television series and films.

Talai is best known for voicing Alastor the Radio Demon in the animated series *Hazbin Hotel* (2024–). His other voice credits include Crane in *Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness* (2011–2016) and Skidmark in *Turbo Fast* (2013–2016), as well as roles in *Family Guy*. Live-action appearances include parts in *The Pursuit of Happyness* (2006), *Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay* (2008), *What to Expect When You're Expecting* (2012), *The Circle* (2017) and *Marriage Story* (2019). He has also performed in musical theatre, including at the Hollywood Bowl.

Talai has appeared in series such as *How I Met Your Mother*, *Bones*, *Modern Family*, *American Horror Story* and *Scorpion*. He is married to Nina Manni.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, hazbinhotel.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Hazbin Hotel* (2024), Fi1m 72, as Alastor (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/hazbin-hotel.md)
- *Marriage Story* (2019), Fi1m 84, as Amir — [page](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md)
- *Major Crimes* (2012), Fi1m 66, as Geoff Klein — [page](https://film.one/tv/major-crimes.md)

## Complete filmography (75)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Hazbin Hotel: Sing-Along* (2025), as Alastor (voice)
- *Bday Private Dick* (2025), as Kevin
- *Wizards Beyond Waverly Place* (2024), series, as Alistair Goodspeed
- *High Potential* (2024), series, as Mark Wilson — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/high-potential.md)
- *The Present* (2024), as Bill Morley
- *Hazbin Hotel* (2024), series, as Alastor (voice) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/hazbin-hotel.md)
- *Krapopolis* (2023), series, as Timon (voice)
- *My Dad the Bounty Hunter* (2023), series, as Boarfish Boy / Robot Dealer / Snooty Cashier (voice), EHC Booking Officer (voice)
- *We Baby Bears* (2022), series, as Brad / Chad (voice), Snake Attendant / Vampire Attendant (voice), Wolf / Wolf Influencer (voice)
- *The Shrink Next Door* (2021), series, as Joe
- *Ghosts* (2021), series, as Director Daniel
- *Stay Home* (2020), as Dario
- *Pooka Lives!* (2020), as Amir
- *Outmatched* (2020), series, as Cedric
- *Marriage Story* (2019), as Amir — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md)
- *A Patient Man* (2019), as Rami
- *Stuck* (2018), as Mo
- *LA to Vegas* (2018), series, as Alan
- *Killing Gunther* (2017), as Izzat "Crusher" Bukhari
- *The Circle* (2017), as Matt
- *Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse* (2016), as Farheed
- *How to Survive a Breakup* (2015), as Amir
- *Grandma* (2015), as Omid
- *Fresh Off the Boat* (2015), series, as Frank
- *Down Dog* (2015), as Matt Jobrani
- *Bosch* (2015), series, as John Klein
- *Scorpion* (2014), series, as Vadat
- *What's Next for Sarah?* (2014), series, as Jason
- *10 Cent Pistol* (2014), as Amir
- *Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4* (2014), as Crane (voice)
- *About a Boy* (2014), series, as Orlando
- *Turbo FAST* (2013), series, as Fire Ants (voice), Skidmark / Tito (voice)
- *极速蜗牛：狂奔* (2013), series, as Skidmark / Tito (voice)
- *Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.* (2013), series, as Schneider
- *Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Good Croc, Bad Croc* (2013), as Crane (voice)
- *Love, Sex, and Missed Connections* (2013), as Ted
- *Guys with Kids* (2012), series, as Gabe
- *Major Crimes* (2012), series, as Geoff Klein — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/major-crimes.md)
- *What to Expect When You're Expecting* (2012), as Patel
- *Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23* (2012), series, as Mitchell
- *Touch* (2012), series, as Sami
- *Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood* (2011), as Ahmet / Voodoo Guru / Thug 2 (voice)
- *American Horror Story* (2011), series, as Mitch
- *2 Broke Girls* (2011), series, as Amir
- *Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness* (2011), series, as Crane (voice)
- *Love Bites* (2011), series, as Aram
- *The Paul Reiser Show* (2011), series, as Amir
- *Best Player* (2011), as Wendell
- *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Dale — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Sam Spear — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *The Ex List* (2008), series, as Cyrus
- *Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay* (2008), as Raza
- *Wizards of Waverly Place* (2007), series, as Alien
- *The Winner* (2007), series, Actor
- *Fighting Words* (2006), as Ralph
- *The Pursuit of Happyness* (2006), as Clerk
- *Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip* (2006), series, as Fred
- *Hannah Montana* (2006), series, as Sanjay
- *Campus Ladies* (2006), series, Actor
- *Fractalus* (2005), as Lee
- *Love, Inc.* (2005), series, as Patrick
- *How I Met Your Mother* (2005), series, as Richard Greenleaf — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/how-i-met-your-mother.md)
- *Bones* (2005), series, as Hamid Vaziri — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Sanjay Bhudapar (voice), Paramedic (voice), Scientist (voice), Josh (voice), Trace / John Leguizamo / Myeeah (voice), Michael / Ross Employee (voice), Colby (voice), Scotty (voice), Trophy Shop Customer (voice), (voice)
- *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Malvinder Khatani (1999 & 2005)
- *10-8: Officers on Duty* (2003), series, as Gang Member
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as Simi — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Nip/Tuck* (2003), series, as Dr. Hamir Gindi — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/nip-tuck.md)
- *Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde* (2003), as Associate
- *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Waiter — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md)
- *Gilmore Girls* (2000), series, as Patel — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/gilmore-girls.md)
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Hindu Man / Wedding Priest (voice), Nugget (voice), (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Khalid Dib
- *Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang*, Actor
- *go-LOVE-go*, as Haled

## Gallery

- ![Amir Talai](https://film.one/media/person/301833/gallery-103e951a97a2.jpg) Amir Talai — Pedro Heshike for Galaxy Con, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Amir_Talai_%2853617839528%29.jpg/1280px-Amir_Talai_%2853617839528%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Amir Talai at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/301833/gallery-c2195f48496f.jpg) Amir Talai at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024 — Pedro Heshike for Galaxy Con, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/Amir_Talai_%2853618012682%29.jpg/1280px-Amir_Talai_%2853618012682%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Amir Talai at GalaxyCon Oklahoma City in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/301833/gallery-fa9f1c587850.jpg) Amir Talai at GalaxyCon Oklahoma City in 2024 — John Manard @wanderingdorkphotography for Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Amir_Talai_%2853802429513%29.jpg/1280px-Amir_Talai_%2853802429513%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Amir Talai at Animate! Columbus in 2025](https://film.one/media/person/301833/gallery-d60b726916e0.jpg) Amir Talai at Animate! Columbus in 2025 — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Amir_Talai_%2854603363929%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Amir Talai at Animate! Columbus in 2025](https://film.one/media/person/301833/gallery-05cc0c38ec39.jpg) Amir Talai at Animate! Columbus in 2025 — John Manard for Galaxy Con, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Amir_Talai_%2854794849358%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

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