Hovhannes Babakhanyan was born in Yerevan, studied at school named after Siamanto, from 1984-1988 studied in the acting department of the Yerevan Art and Theater Institute. Hovhannes Babakhanyan worked at H. Ghaplanyan Drama Theatre, played in many performances, filmed in TV shows and movies. In 2006 Babakhanyan received Honored Artist of Armenia title, since 2013 is a Member of the Union of Theater Workers of Armenia. Received numerous awards and titles, lives in Los Angeles.