Ranjit Chowdhry
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1955
- Died
- April 15, 2020 (aged 64)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
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.
Known For
Filmography
On Golden Years
Movie
Breakaway
Movie · as Mr. Patel Senior
Cupid
TV · as Psychiatrist · 1 ep
Last Holiday
Movie · as Dr. Gupta
Kettle of Fish
Movie · as Doorman
American Blend
Movie · as Yogi
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
TV · as Anji Reddy · 1 ep
Prison Break
TV · as Dr. Marvin Gudat · 1 ep
The Office
TV · as Vikram · 2 eps
Bollywood/Hollywood
Movie · as Rocky
Autumn in New York
Movie · as Fakir
King of the Jungle
Movie · as Mr. Sith
Coming Soon
Movie · as Afshin
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV · as Hotel Manager · 1 ep
Third Watch
TV · as Baboo · 1 ep
Too Tired to Die
Movie · as Cab Driver
My Own Country
Movie · as Vadivel
Such a Long Journey
Movie · as Pavement Artist
Fire
Movie · as Mundu
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Movie · as Babu
Girl 6
Movie · as Indian Shopkeeper
I'm Not Rappaport
Movie · as Kamir
The Perez Family
Movie · as Indian Immigration Official
Bleeding Hearts
Movie · as Fred Ghosh
It Could Happen to You
Movie · as Mr. Patel
Bandit Queen
Movie · as Shiv Narain
Camilla
Movie · as Officer Kapur
Boozecan
Movie · as Snake
Mississippi Masala
Movie · as Anil
Sam & Me
Movie · as Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh
Lonely in America
Movie · as Arun
Chakra
Movie · as Benwa
Khubsoorat
Movie · as Jagan Gupta
Baton Baton Mein
Movie · as Sabhi Perreira
Khatta Meetha
Movie · as Russie Mistry