Ari Stidham Biography: Instagram, Parents, Net Worth, Age, Movie, Husband, Siblings

Ari Stidham is an American actor, musician, producer, and writer best known for portraying the socially anxious statistical genius Sylvester Dodd on the CBS series Scorpion (2014–2018).

He first gained attention in a leading role in the ABC Family series Huge and has since balanced television work with independent film, theatre production, and music released under the name Dr Television (or DRTV).

Ari Stidham
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Name:	Ari Stidham
Born:	22 August 1992 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Westlake Village, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Mr and Mrs Stidham
Siblings:	Jordan Stidham
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million–5 million

Early Life and Education

Ari Stidham was born on 22 August 1992 in Westlake Village, California, to parents referred to as Mr and Mrs Stidham — his father of Sephardic Jewish descent with Moroccan roots and his mother of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage with Russian ancestry. He has a brother, Jordan Stidham, who is also an actor and writer.

Raised in an observant Reform Jewish household, he attended the Centre for Early Jewish Education in Thousand Oaks and performed in local theatre.

He began playing piano at age four and participated in school productions, community theatre with the Santa Susana Repertory, the American Conservatory Theater program, and the ComedySportz Los Angeles improvisational group. He identifies as culturally Jewish.

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Career

Ari Stidham began his professional acting career in 2010 with a main role as Ian Schonfeld in the ABC Family series Huge, a drama set at a weight-loss camp for teenagers.

The role marked his breakthrough and led to guest appearances on series including Glee, Mike & Molly, and The Crazy Ones. He continued building experience through short films and supporting parts while remaining active in theatre and improvisation.

His defining role arrived in 2014 when he was cast as Sylvester Dodd, a statistical genius with social anxiety, on the CBS procedural Scorpion.

Although the character was originally written for a different demographic, Stidham secured the part after a single audition and appeared in all 93 episodes across four seasons, until the series ended in 2018.

During and after Scorpion, he expanded into producing and directing, founding Sanguinet Films and helming the feature Curse of the Siren (2016). He has also released music under the name Dr Television (DRTV), playing piano, guitar, and trumpet.

In later years, Stidham has focused on independent projects and theatre. Credits include Dealing with Dad (2022) and Foil (2023), along with voice work, short films, and stage productions such as adaptations and musical parodies.

He continues to produce comedy and theatrical work through his company while maintaining a multifaceted career that spans acting, music, writing, and directing.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aristidham
• Twitter/X Handle: @AriStidham

Personal Life

Ari Stidham has never been married and is currently single. He has previously been linked to actress Olivia DeLaurentis, though details of his personal relationships remain largely private.

He maintains close ties with his family, including his brother Jordan. He continues to live and work primarily in the Los Angeles area while pursuing creative projects across film, television, music, and theatre.

Filmography

• Huge (2010)
• Scorpion (2014–2018)
• Insecure (2016–2017)
• Curse of the Siren (2016)
• Dealing with Dad (2022)
• Foil (2023)

Net Worth

Ari Stidham has an estimated net worth of approximately $3–5 million, primarily accumulated through his multi-season role on the CBS series Scorpion, earlier television work, independent film and production projects, music releases under the name Dr Television, and related creative endeavours in theatre and writing.

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