Yuri Sardarov, aka Yuriy Sardarov, (born January 28, 1988) is an American actor and producer. He has done extensive work in the theater.[1] He starred on NBC's Chicago Fire until season 8.[2][3][4]
Yuri Sardarov | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 28, 1988 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
Early life
Yuri Sardarov is half-Georgian and half-Armenian; he moved to the United States at age two as a refugee.[5][6] His parents and grandparents were musicians.[6] Sardarov was named after his grandfather, with whom he is very close, and they have matching Cyrillic tattoos.[6] Because his grandfather was named "Yuri," Sardarov began to spell his name with an extra "y" at the end to differentiate himself.[6] He has a brother, Nick, who is eleven years younger.[6] Sardarov attended Glenbrook North High School, near Chicago, starting his junior year.[2] He graduated in 2006. In 2010 he graduated with a BFA in Theatre Performance at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance where he was in a fraternity.[5][2]
Personal life
He divides his time between Los Angeles and Chicago. During filming for Chicago Fire, he lived with his costars Joe Minoso and Charlie Barnett.[7] He has a partner, Madeleine.[6] Sardarov enjoys comedy and took classes at The Second City during his free time in Chicago.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Apex | Phillip | Also executive producer |
| 2014 | Chicago P.D.[8] | Brian "Otis" Zvonecek | Minor role |
| 2012–2019 | Chicago Fire[9] | Main role | |
| 2022 | The Rookie | Ilya Sokurov | 2 Episodes: "Simone," "Enervo" |
| 2023 | FBI: International | Sergei Diatchenko | Guest Star: "Blood Feud"; as Yuriy Sadarov |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Double[10] | Leo | As Yuriy Sardarov |
| The Ides of March[2] | Mike | ||
| 2012 | Argo[2] | Rossi | |
| 2020 | Adam | Nick Khan |
Shorts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dupe | As Yuriy Sardarov | |
| 2010 | Student Housing: Zombie Edition | Counselor | As Yuriy Sardarov |
| Lift Gate | Isaac | As Yuriy Sardarov, also a producer | |
| 2011 | S.W.A.T.: Firefight | Bulgarian Man/Mr. Krav | |
| Shark Tank | Cree | As Yuriy Sardarov | |
| 2008 | Agoraphobia at 2530 Brian Dr. | Me | As Yuriy Sardarov, also a producer |