Armen Nahapetian
Acting
Huntington Beach native Armen Nahapetian's star is quickly on the rise in the entertainment industry with a growing list of impressive roles in both film and television at just 16 years old. Armen broke into the industry in 2017 with his debut role in Seth McFarlane's space comedy-adventure series "The Orville," where he got an up-close look behind the scenes at the cinematic magic that brings stories to life. Nahapetian's April 2023 role in Ari Aster's "Beau is Afraid," in which he starred as Joaquin Phoenix's titular character's younger self, debuted to great critical acclaim. Nahapetian has a truly uncanny ability to capture the essence of his characters, a talent that has not been lost on critics. In the film, Nahapetian portrays Joaquin Phoenix's titular character's younger self with a remarkable level of authenticity. Awards Watch notes that he "captures Phoenix's mannerisms perf…
