Acting · Mumbai, India · Born September 19, 1955
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.
MovieOn Golden Years
2014
MovieBreakaway
2011
as Mr. Patel Senior
TVCupid
2009
as Psychiatrist
MovieKettle of Fish
2006
as Doorman
MovieLast Holiday
2006
as Dr. Gupta
TVPrison Break
2005
as Dr. Marvin Gudat
TVThe Office
2005
as Vikram
TVLaw & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
as Anji Reddy
MovieBollywood/Hollywood
2002
as Rocky
MovieKing of the Jungle
2000
as Mr. Sith
MovieAutumn in New York
2000
as Fakir
TVThird Watch
1999
as Baboo
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Hotel Manager
MovieComing Soon
1999
as Afshin
MovieSuch a Long Journey
1998
as Pavement Artist
MovieToo Tired to Die
1998
as Cab Driver
MovieMy Own Country
1998
MovieFire
1997
as Mundu
MovieKama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
as Babu
MovieI'm Not Rappaport
1996
as Kamir
MovieGirl 6
1996
as Indian Shopkeeper
MovieBleeding Hearts
1995
as Fred Ghosh
MovieThe Perez Family
1995
as Indian Immigration Official
MovieCamilla
1994
as Officer Kapur
MovieBoozecan
1994
as Snake
MovieIt Could Happen to You
1994
as Mr. Patel
MovieBandit Queen
1994
as Shiv Narain
MovieMississippi Masala
1991
as Anil
MovieSam & Me
1991
as Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh
MovieLonely in America
1990
as Arun
MovieChakra
1981
as Benwa
MovieKhubsoorat
1980
as Jagan Gupta
MovieBaton Baton Mein
1979
as Sabhi Perreira
MovieKhatta Meetha
1978
as Russie Mistry
