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Aliases: 란지트 초드리 , Ranjit Chowdhury , Ranjit Chowdhary
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Mumbai, India
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Movie Involvements: 11
TV Involvements: 4
Most Famous Work
Biography
Ranjit Chowdhry (September 19, 1955 – April 15, 2020) was an Indian character actor, known for his roles in television, movies, and theatre. Early in his career, he had prominent parts in Hindi comedies. After moving to the United States in the 1980s, Chowdhry starred in the English language films Lonely in America (1990) and Sam & Me (1991), the latter of which he also wrote. He would go on to have supporting roles in films such as Mississippi Masala, It Could Happen to You, Camilla, Girl 6, I'm Not Rappaport, Autumn in New York, and Last Holiday. He is also remembered for his two appearances on The Office as Vikram, a wise telemarketer and former surgeon who briefly works with Michael.
Most Famous Work
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(1999) Hotel ManagerPrison Break
(2005) Dr. Marvin GudatLaw & Order: Trial by Jury
(2005) Anji ReddyFire
(1997) MunduKama Sutra: A Tale of Love
(1997) BabuAutumn in New York
(2000) FakirMississippi Masala
(1991) AnilBandit Queen
(1995) Shiv NarainActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | |
| 2011 | Mr. Patel Senior | |
| 2006 | Doorman | |
| Dr. Gupta | ||
| 2005 | Dr. Marvin Gudat | |
| Vikram | ||
| Anji Reddy | ||
| 2002 | Rocky | |
| 2000 | Mr. Sith | |
| Fakir | ||
| 1999 | Baboo | |
| Hotel Manager | ||
| Afshin | ||
| 1998 | N/A | |
| Cab Driver | ||
| 1997 | Mundu | |
| Babu | ||
| 1996 | Kamir | |
| Indian Shopkeeper | ||
| 1995 | Fred Ghosh | |
| Indian Immigration Official | ||
| 1994 | Officer Kapur | |
| Snake | ||
| Mr. Patel | ||
| Shiv Narain | ||
| 1991 | Anil | |
| Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh | ||
| 1990 | Arun | |
| 1981 | Benwa | |
| 1980 | Jagan Gupta | |
| 1979 | Sabhi Perreira | |
| 1978 | Russie Mistry | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |