Yuri Sardarov


Yuri Sardarov, aka Yuriy Sardarov, is an American actor and producer. He has done extensive work in the theater. Since 2012, he had starred on NBC's Chicago Fire, before ending his role in the series at the beginning of season eight. His character is still mentioned periodically in the show, with some episodes having small portions dedicated to his character.

Early life

Yuri Sardarov is half-Georgian and half-Armenian; he moved to the United States at age two as a refugee. His parents and grandparents were musicians. Sardarov was named after his grandfather, with whom he is very close, and they have matching Cyrillic tattoos. Because his grandfather was named "Yuri," Sardarov began to spell his name with an extra "y" at the end to differentiate himself. He has a younger brother, Nick, who is eleven years younger. Sardarov attended Glenbrook North High School, near Chicago, starting his junior year. He graduated in 2006. He graduated with a BFA in Theatre Performance at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

Personal life

Yuri graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 2010 where he was in a fraternity and received a BFA in Theater Performance. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Chicago. During filming for Chicago Fire, he lived with his costars, Joe Minoso and Charlie Barnett. He has a partner, Madeleine. Sardarov enjoys comedy and took classes at The Second City during his free time in Chicago.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013ApexPhillipAlso executive producer
2014Chicago P.D.Brian "Otis" ZvonecekMinor role
2012–2019Chicago FireBrian "Otis" ZvonecekMain role

Films
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011The DoubleLeoAs Yuriy Sardarov
2011The Ides of MarchMikeAs Yuriy Sardarov
2012ArgoRossiAs Yuriy Sardarov
2020AdamNick KhanAs Yuriy Sardarov

Shorts
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008DupeAs Yuriy Sardarov
2010Student Housing: Zombie EditionCounselorAs Yuriy Sardarov
2010Lift GateIsaacAs Yuriy Sardarov, also a producer
2011S.W.A.T.: FirefightBulgarian Man/Mr. Krav
2011Shark TankCreeAs Yuriy Sardarov
2008Agoraphobia at 2530 Brian Dr.MeAs Yuriy Sardarov, also a producer