Career
In 2003, after two successful runs of the play (in 1997 and 1998), the show"s producers mounted the play again in New York City, with Darvish in the role of Mercury and play author Charles Messina directing. BackStage said of Darvish"s performance: "Amir Darvish brings an almost Shakespearean theatricality, sardonic humor, and passionate intensity to his interpretation." "Darvish..keeps you riveted throughout." "Darvish sustains the illusion right till the end in bravura fashion."
The show moved to the Triad Theater (also in New York City) in January, 2004. Darvish has appeared on several television shows, including: Spin City, New York City Police Department Blue, Law & Order, and most recently television You Control: Bar Karma.
In 2008, Darvish appeared as Hossain in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
Darvish is of Persian descent.