Daron Malakian
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Subject: Daron Malakian.
Goal: Factual identity profile (Acting focus, though the sources mostly cover music).
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[1] TMDB: Birthday July 18, 1975 (51 years old), Place of Birth Hollywood, California, USA. Known for Acting. Known Credits 17.
[2] TMDB: Daron Vartan Malakian (born July 18, 1975) is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.
[3] Wikipedia: Guitarist, songwriter, and second vocalist of System of a Down. Lead vocalist, lead guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter of Daron Malakian and ..
[4] IMDb: Soundtrack: Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2. Born July 1975 in Glendale, California to Armenian immigrant parents.
[5] Simple English Wikipedia: Lead guitarist of System of a Down. Lead singer and guitarist for Scars on Broadway. Only member of System of a Down born in the United States. 30th in Guitar World.
[6] Biographies.net: General bio.
Full Name: Daron Vartan Malakian.
Born: July 18, 1975.
Birthplace: Hollywood, California, USA [1] or Glendale, California [4]. (I will note the conflict or just pick one if it's a single profile, but usually, I should stick to what's provided. I'll use the specific birth date and location details provided).
Nationality/Ethnicity: Armenian-American.
Profession: Musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
Musical Roles:
System of a Down: Guitarist, songwriter, and second vocalist [3]. Lead guitarist [5].
Scars on Broadway: Lead vocalist, lead
Career overview
Daron Vartan Malakian is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer born on July 18, 1975. He is recognized for his work as the guitarist, songwriter, and second vocalist of the metal band System of a Down. Within that group, he is noted as the only member born in the United States. Malakian is also the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the band Scars on Broadway.
His musical contributions and playing style have earned him several rankings in various publications. He is ranked 14th on Loudwire's list of Top 50 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time and number 11 in the MusicRadar poll of The 20 Greatest Metal Guitarists Ever. Additionally, he is placed 30th in Guitar World's list of The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.
Regarding his film and television credits, Malakian is known for acting and has 17 known credits. His work includes a soundtrack credit for Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2. He was born in Hollywood, California, though other records indicate he was born in Glendale, California, to Armenian immigrant parents.
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Full Filmography
18 titles- Un homme contre l'Amérique (System of a down) (2026) as Self
- Royal Crackers (2023) as King Omar (voice)
- Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) as Self
- System Of A Down – Live At Pinkpop 2017 (2017) as Self
- System Of A Down – Live At Pinkpop 2017 (2017) Writer
- System of a Down: Live in Yerevan, Armenia 2015 (2015) as Himself
- System of a Down - Rock in Rio (2015) as Guitars
- System of a Down: Rock´N´Heim (2013) as Himself
- System of a Down Live at Reading Festival 2013 (2013) as Self - Guitarist
- System Of A Down: Rock am Ring (2011) as Himself
- System of a Down - Rock in Rio (2011) as Guitars
- Screamers (2006) as Himself
- System Of A Down: Hypnotize (2005) as Himself
- System of a Down: Live London Astoria (2005) as Himself
- System of a Down: Live Hurricane Festival (2005) as Himself
- Psycho Messiahs (2002) as himself
- System Of A Down: Lowlands Festival 2001 (2001)
- System of a Down - Toxicity DVD (2001) as Himself
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What movies or TV shows is Daron Malakian best known for?
Daron Malakian is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Royal Crackers (2023), Mitsuboshi Colors (2018).
When and where was Daron Malakian born?
Daron Malakian was born on July 18, 1975 in Hollywood, California, USA.
How many credits does Daron Malakian have?
Daron Malakian has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
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Subject: Daron Malakian. Goal: Factual identity profile (Acting focus, though the sources mostly cover music). Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Birthday July 18, 1975 (51 years old), Place of Birth Hollywood, C...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Royal Crackers (2023) as King Omar (voice) — aged about 47
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