Early Life and Culinary Career

Ariyan Arslani, known professionally as Action Bronson, was born on December 2, 1983, in Flushing, Queens, New York City. He is the son of an Albanian Muslim father and a Jewish American mother. Raised in his father's Muslim tradition, Bronson attended Bayside High School in Queens, graduating in 2002. Before pursuing a career in music, he was a respected gourmet chef in New York City and hosted his own online cooking show, 'Action in the Kitchen'. After breaking his leg in the kitchen, Bronson shifted his focus entirely to his music career.

Music Career

Early Releases and Mixtapes

Bronson's debut studio album, 'Dr. Lecter', was independently released on March 15, 2011, produced entirely by Tommy Mas. Later that year, he collaborated with producer Statik Selektah on the album 'Well-Done'. In 2012, he released the mixtape 'Blue Chips' with Party Supplies, followed by 'Rare Chandeliers' with The Alchemist.

Major Label Debut and Subsequent Albums

In August 2012, Bronson signed with Warner Bros. Records, later moving to Vice Records under Atlantic Records. He released the EP 'Saaab Stories' in 2013, produced by Harry Fraud. His major-label debut album, 'Mr. Wonderful', was released on March 23, 2015, debuting at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart. Subsequent albums include 'Blue Chips 7000' (2017), 'White Bronco' (2018), 'Only for Dolphins' (2020), 'Cocodrillo Turbo' (2022), and 'Johann Sebastian Bachlava the Doctor' (2024).

Television and Film

Bronson has hosted several television series, including 'Fuck, That's Delicious', a food travel show that premiered on Viceland in 2016, and 'The Untitled Action Bronson Show', a nightly food talk show. He also starred in 'Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens'. In film, Bronson had cameo roles in 'The Irishman' (2019) and 'The King of Staten Island' (2020). In 2022, he made appearances in professional wrestling events, including his first match at AEW's Grand Slam.

Personal Life

Bronson has three children. In mid-2020, he began a regimen of healthier eating and exercise, resulting in significant weight loss. He also took up Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2021, training under Ryron Gracie.

Musical Style and Influences

Bronson's music is characterized by its vivid imagery, often referencing food and sports. He cites influences such as Kool G Rap, Nas, Cam'ron, Mobb Deep, UGK, and the Wu-Tang Clan. His style has drawn comparisons to Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan, though Bronson has developed his own distinct artistic identity.

Discography

• –'Dr. Lecter' (2011)
• –'Well-Done' (2011) with Statik Selektah
• –'Mr. Wonderful' (2015)
• –'Blue Chips 7000' (2017)
• –'White Bronco' (2018)
• –'Only for Dolphins' (2020)
• –'Cocodrillo Turbo' (2022)
• –'Johann Sebastian Bachlava the Doctor' (2024)

Filmography

Television

• –'Last Call with Carson Daly' (2011)
• –'The Eric Andre Show' (2014)
• –'Lucas Bros. Moving Co.' (2015)
• –'Late Show with David Letterman' (2015)
• –'Ridiculousness' (2015)
• –'Fuck, That's Delicious' (2016–present)
• –'Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens' (2016–2019)
• –'The Untitled Action Bronson Show' (2017–2018)
• –'AEW Dynamite' (2022)
• –'AEW Rampage' (2022)

Film

• –'Game Over, Man!' (2018)
• –'The Irishman' (2019)
• –'The King of Staten Island' (2020)

Awards and Nominations

• –BET Hip Hop Awards 2013: Nominated for Rookie of the Year
• –BET Hip Hop Awards 2014: Nominated for Best Mixtape ('Blue Chips 2')