Ranjit Chowdhry
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 titles)
MovieOn Golden Years
2014
5.4MovieBreakaway
Mr. Patel Senior · 2011
5.9ShowCupid
Psychiatrist · 2009
4.7MovieKettle of Fish
Doorman · 2006
7.3MovieLast Holiday
Dr. Gupta · 2006
8.1ShowPrison Break
Dr. Marvin Gudat · 2005
8.6ShowThe Office
Vikram · 2005
8.1ShowLaw & Order: Trial by Jury
Anji Reddy · 2005
5.7MovieBollywood/Hollywood
Rocky · 2002
4.9MovieKing of the Jungle
Mr. Sith · 2000
6.1MovieAutumn in New York
Fakir · 2000
7.9ShowThird Watch
Baboo · 1999
8.0ShowLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
Hotel Manager · 1999
5.7MovieComing Soon
Afshin · 1999
6.0MovieSuch a Long Journey
Pavement Artist · 1998
5.1MovieToo Tired to Die
Cab Driver · 1998
4.5MovieMy Own Country
1998
6.8MovieFire
Mundu · 1997
5.7MovieKama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Babu · 1997
5.7MovieI'm Not Rappaport
Kamir · 1996
5.0MovieGirl 6
Indian Shopkeeper · 1996
5.0MovieBleeding Hearts
Fred Ghosh · 1995
6.1MovieThe Perez Family
Indian Immigration Official · 1995
5.6MovieCamilla
Officer Kapur · 1994
6.5MovieBoozecan
Snake · 1994
6.7MovieIt Could Happen to You
Mr. Patel · 1994
6.6MovieBandit Queen
Shiv Narain · 1994
6.4MovieMississippi Masala
Anil · 1991
8.0MovieSam & Me
Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh · 1991
4.4MovieLonely in America
Arun · 1990