Ariyan Kassam is a British actor who has provided voice work for the English-language version of the anime series Great Pretender. He is known for his work across film, television, theatre, and voice acting, including audiobook narration.

Born in London, Kassam is of South Asian descent and was raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and Johannesburg, South Africa. His diverse upbringing and exposure to the Zulu oral tradition of storytelling in South Africa were instrumental in developing his passion for performance. He pursued formal training at prestigious institutions, completing a foundation course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). He also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.

In the realm of anime voice acting, Kassam is recognized for his role as Clark Ibrahim in the English dub of the Netflix anime series Great Pretender. This work is part of a broader career that encompasses guest roles on Netflix productions, appearances in commercials, and a role on a Disney Jr. animated show. Beyond on-screen and voice-over work for animation, Kassam has established himself as an audiobook narrator. His first commissioned work in this field was for Syed Masood's debut novel, More Than Just a Pretty Face. He subsequently joined narrators Sneha Mathan and Deepa Samuel for the audiobook of Alka Joshi's The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, a performance noted for being vivid and energetic. His work reflects a commitment to storytelling across various platforms, including experimental and physical theatre.