Roman Mitichyan

Roman Mitichyan (born 4 September 1978) is an Armenian-American professional mixed martial artist, actor, and stuntman.

In 2007, he played Santos Jimenez in Showtime’s series DEXTER.

Appearances
Season Two:


 * “The Dark Defender” (uncredited)

Career
Film

His film credits include roles in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019); Vice (2018, uncredited); Escape Plan 2: Hades (2018); Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece (2018); Cross Wars (2017); The Promise (2016); Message from the King (2016); War Dogs (2016, uncredited); Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016, uncredited); Chaos (2016 Video); Vigilante Diaries (2016); Extraction (2015); Furious 7 (2015, uncredited); Crossroads (2014); John Wick (2014, uncredited); Extraction (2013); Betrayal (2013); Argo (2012, uncredited); Deadline (2011); Warrior (2011, uncredited); Cross (2011 Video); Takers (2010); Double Duty (2009); Fling (2008); Felon (2008); and The Circuit 2: The Final Punch (2002 Video, uncredited).

TV Movies

His TV movies include For the Love of Hate (2019); The Saint (2017); Four Stars (2016); Manson's Lost Girls (2016, uncredited); Exit Strategy (2015); The After (2014); and Chak (2007).

Shorts

His shorts include Cindy's New Boyfriend (2015); Inversion (2012); No Guts No Glory (2011); and Death by Boxer (2008).

Television

His TV credits include appearances on L.A.'s Finest; Animal Kingdom; 9-1-1; NCIS: Los Angeles; Hawaii Five-0; Blue Bloods (uncredited); SEAL Team; Here and Now; NCIS (uncredited); The Long Road Home (mini-series); The Blacklist: Redemption (uncredited); Shooter (uncredited); Fear the Walking Dead (uncredited); The Night Shift (uncredited); Person of Interest (uncredited); Castle (uncredited); Agent X (uncredited); Kingdom (uncredited); Scorpion; Review; Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (uncredited); The Brink; Bones; Scandal (uncredited); Powers (uncredited); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (uncredited); Sock Monkee Therapy; State of Affairs; Gang Related (uncredited); Legit; General Hospital; Revolution (uncredited); CSI: NY (uncredited); Vegas (suncredited); Dirty Work; Chuck; Criminal Minds; The Division; Aim High; Sons of Anarchy; CSI: Miami; Lie to Me; Undercovers; 24; Without a Trace; The Shield; Numb3rs; and Threat Matrix.

Video Games


 * 2004: CSI: Miami

Personal Life
Roman was born in Vanadzor, Armenia, and started training at age eight in free style wrestling. He then went on to train in the art of Sambo-Judo and became a Champion in Armenia. In 1997, he and his family moved to the United States and he started training at the Hayastan Judo Club. In 2006, Roman won 1st place in the USJI National Championship. He is a world Bronze medalist in Sambo, and an active MMA fighter

Trivia

 * His nickname is The Emperor.