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My Take
Deran Sarafian is the kind of craftsman I find quietly admirable. He cut his teeth on lean nineties action pictures like Death Warrant and Terminal Velocity, then proved his range with prolific, two-Emmy-nominated television work. That dual fluency tells me he is less an auteur chasing a signature than a dependable storyteller who serves the material. There is real respect owed to directors who move so comfortably between the big screen and episodic TV without losing momentum. Born in Los Angeles, he feels like a true product of the industry's working ranks, and I value that grounded professionalism far more than flashier reputations.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Deran Sarafian
- Name (Japanese)
- デラン・サラフィアン
- Reading
- でらん・さらふぃあん
- Born
- January 17, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / director / film actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Deran Sarafian born?
Born January 17, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Deran Sarafian from?
Deran Sarafian is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Deran Sarafian do?
Deran Sarafian works as actor, film director, screenwriter, director, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.