Ranjit Chowdhry
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1955
- Died
- April 15, 2020
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
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.
Filmography
On Golden Years 2014
Actor
Breakaway 2011
as Mr. Patel Senior
Kettle of Fish 2006
as Doorman
- American Blend
American Blend 2006
as Yogi
Last Holiday 2006
as Dr. Gupta
Bollywood/Hollywood 2002
as Rocky
King of the Jungle 2000
as Mr. Sith
Autumn in New York 2000
as Fakir
Coming Soon 1999
as Afshin
Such a Long Journey 1998
as Pavement Artist
Too Tired to Die 1998
as Cab Driver
My Own Country 1998
as Vadivel
Fire 1997
as Mundu
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love 1997
as Babu
I'm Not Rappaport 1996
as Kamir
Girl 6 1996
as Indian Shopkeeper
Bleeding Hearts 1995
as Fred Ghosh
The Perez Family 1995
as Indian Immigration Official
Camilla 1994
as Officer Kapur
Boozecan 1994
as Snake
It Could Happen to You 1994
as Mr. Patel
Bandit Queen 1994
as Shiv Narain
Mississippi Masala 1991
as Anil
Sam & Me 1991
as Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh, Screenplay
Lonely in America 1990
as Arun
Chakra 1981
as Benwa
Khubsoorat 1980
as Jagan Gupta
Baton Baton Mein 1979
as Sabhi Perreira
Khatta Meetha 1978
as Russie Mistry
Credits from TMDB.