Raffi Barsoumian Wife Age, Wiki & Instagram: How Old Is The Vampire Diaries Markos Actor?

Raffi Barsoumian is an American actor known for his roles in TV shows such as The Vampire Diaries, The Code, and  Shameless. The actor has spent a significant portion of his career as a theater performer. The highlight of which can be considered as the stage production of Henry IV, in which Raffi acted alongside Tom Hanks and Hamish Linklater. Some of his other theater projects include King Lear, Red Noses, The Count of Monte Cristo, Cymbeline, Guards at the Taj, The Merchant of Venice, King John, and more.

10 Facts About Raffi Barsoumian

1. Raffi Barsoumian’s family is originally from Lebanon but had moved to LA when Raffi was only one-and-a-half-year-old. The family had shifted to US from Beirut due to the civil war in Lebanon.
2. Raffi is the third of the four children of his parents. His youngest sibling is the only one born in the USA.
3. His parents are devoted to their Armenian heritage. During their childhood, Raffi and his siblings only spoke Armenian inside their household. 
4. Raffi visited Armenia for the first time in 2005. He spent two weeks in the country with his family visiting various locations and spending time with family friends. He wants to return to Armenia but has no concrete plans yet.
5. His grandmother (mother’s side) and grandfather both grew up as orphans. They were the victims of the Armenian genocide during World War I.
6. Raffi’s parents have founded and manage a non-profit organization/music school named Lark Musical Society. The actor is a long-time supporter of the organization.
7. As a touring actor, Barsoumian has traveled around several countries. He has toured half of the United States, visited France, Russia, and even climbed a peak in the Alps.
8. Barsoumian wanted to become an actor when he was eight years old. His first role was in a home movie which Raffi and his brothers made for a school projects.
9. When asked about his relationship status in an interview, Raffi didn’t give a clear answer. He simply replied, “I don’t know.”
10. Raffi has a height extending 6 feet and 2 inches. The actor also takes pride in his ability to grow a fierce beard.