Amir Talai

Amir Talai is an Iranian-American actor, voice actor, and comedian known for his role as the voice of Alastor in the animated series Hazbin Hotel. He is also recognized for his work on other animated shows and for acting in live-action roles such as The Circle and What to Expect When You're Expecting. Beyond his acting career, Talai is an outspoken advocate for political issues and has received praise for his active role in charity work and activism. Early life and career Born: June 24, 1977, in San Francisco, California, to Iranian immigrants. Education: Attended a French immersion school and graduated from Lowell High School before earning a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Dramatic Arts from UC Berkeley. Early acting: His acting career began with school plays and community theater, leading to his first on-screen appearance in Campus Ladies. Voice acting: His voice acting career started when he was asked to audition for Family Guy. He is now widely recognized for voicing Alastor in Hazbin Hotel and other characters in animated series like The Lion Guard and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Notable work Voice acting: Hazbin Hotel (Alastor and Tom Trench), The Lion Guard, Amphibia, and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Live-action: The Circle, What to Expect When You're Expecting, and the Hannah Montana episode "Debt it Be". Stand-up comedy: Talai has also worked as a stand-up comedian. Activism and political views Advocacy: Talai uses his platform to speak out on issues like racism, LGBTQ+ rights, worker's rights, and misogyny. Political affiliation: He identifies as a "Warren Democrat". Charity work: He is involved with organizations such as The Story of Stuff, Healing Justice, and Campaign Zero. Fundraising: He has organized fundraisers for organizations like the Lilith Fund, which supports people seeking abortions. Personal life Wife: He is married to Nina Manni. Languages: He is fluent in French and speaks some Persian and Spanish