Dileep Rao
Dileep Rao (born July 29, 1973 in Los Angeles , California ) is an American actor.
Life
Dileep Rao was born in Los Angeles, California to Indian parents. His father was an engineer from the Indian state of Maharashtra , and his mother was a physicist. The family moved frequently due to work, as a result of which Rao had already lived in more than 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia , by the age of 8 .
Always fascinated by the natural sciences, Rao later began studying medicine at the University of California, San Diego . There he also took an acting course, which aroused his interest in the theater. While attending the La Jolla Playhouse Summer Conservatory , he worked with Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro . This was followed by engagements in numerous theaters, including roles in plays by Charles Busch and Charles L. Mee .
After guest appearances in the television series Standoff and Brothers & Sisters , his first major role followed in 2009 as fortune teller Rham Jas in Sam Raimi's horror film Drag Me to Hell . He became known to a larger audience for his supporting roles in James Cameron's Avatar - Departure to Pandora and Christopher Nolan's Inception .
Filmography (selection)
- 2006: Standoff (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2008: Brothers & Sisters (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2009: Drag Me to Hell
- 2009: INST MSGS (Instant Messages)
- 2009: Avatar - Departure for Pandora (Avatar)
- 2010: Inception
- 2011: The Great Gatsby in Five Minutes (short film)
- 2012: Childrens Hospital (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2013: Touch (TV series, 2 episodes)
- 2015: Z Nation (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2015: Con Man (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2016: Jeff's Place (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2017: Mr. Robot (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2019: Extracurricular Activities
Web links
- Dileep Rao in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Interview with Dileep Rao about Drag Me To Hell and Avatar (2009)
- Interview with Dileep Rao about Inception (2010)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e 2010 Design Awards All-Star MC & Presenters. 2010 Master of Ceremonies: Dileep Rao ( Memento of the original from March 9, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , accessed July 30, 2010
- ^ Indian set to fly high at deccanherald.com, accessed July 30, 2010
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rao, Dileep |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 29, 1973 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Los Angeles , California , United States |