Born and raised in Southern California, Ludwig is an actor, writer, director, and martial artist. He is an advocate for Armenian causes and an ensemble member in the "Big Bad Armo Show". The Los Angeles Times called his one-man show, "I Ask You Ladies and Gentlemen", "harrowing ...powerful...skillful". He has been nominated for a BackstageWest Garland Award for Best Performance. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.