Ranjit Chowdhry
Acting • Born 1955-09-19 – Died 2020-04-15
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.
Filmography
34 credits
Bollywood/Hollywood
Movie • 2002
Rocky
Fire
Movie • 1997
Mundu
Lonely in America
Movie • 1990
Arun
Mississippi Masala
Movie • 1991
Anil
Baton Baton Mein
Movie • 1979
Sabhi Perreira
Khatta Meetha
Movie • 1978
Russie Mistry
The Perez Family
Movie • 1995
Indian Immigration Official
Autumn in New York
Movie • 2000
Fakir
Sam & Me
Movie • 1991
Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh
Bleeding Hearts
Movie • 1995
Fred Ghosh
It Could Happen to You
Movie • 1994
Mr. Patel
Girl 6
Movie • 1996
Indian Shopkeeper
Chakra
Movie • 1981
Benwa
Last Holiday
Movie • 2006
Dr. Gupta
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Movie • 1997
Babu
Bandit Queen
Movie • 1994
Shiv Narain
I'm Not Rappaport
Movie • 1996
Kamir
Kettle of Fish
Movie • 2006
Doorman
Khubsoorat
Movie • 1980
Jagan Gupta
Coming Soon
Movie • 1999
Afshin
Breakaway
Movie • 2011
Mr. Patel Senior
Camilla
Movie • 1994
Officer Kapur
On Golden Years
Movie • 2014
King of the Jungle
Movie • 2000
Mr. Sith
Too Tired to Die
Movie • 1998
Cab Driver
My Own Country
Movie • 1998
Boozecan
Movie • 1994
Snake
Such a Long Journey
Movie • 1998
Pavement Artist
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
TV • 2005
Anji Reddy
Prison Break
TV • 2005
Dr. Marvin Gudat
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
Hotel Manager
The Office
TV • 2005
Vikram
Third Watch
TV • 1999
Baboo
Cupid
TV • 2009
Psychiatrist