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Sendhil RamamurthyIndian-American actor
Date of Birth: 17.05.1974
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Sendhil Ramamurthy
Sendhil Ramamurthy is an American actor of Indian descent who gained fame for his role as Mohinder Suresh, a genetics professor, in the television series "Heroes" on NBC. Currently, Ramamurthy stars in the series "Covert Affairs" alongside Piper Perabo.
Early Life and Education
Sendhil Ramamurthy was born on May 17, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents immigrated to the United States from Tamil Nadu, India. He grew up with his sister, who became a doctor, in San Antonio, Texas. Ramamurthy attended Keystone School and graduated in 1991.
Acting Career
While pursuing a degree in history at Tufts University near Boston, Massachusetts, Ramamurthy became interested in acting. He decided to change his career path and enrolled in the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where he completed his studies in 1999. Before returning to the United States, Ramamurthy worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Ramamurthy made his television debut in 2000, starring in the biblical TV film "In the Beginning." Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Little India" (2001), "Love & Debate" (2006), "Orient Express," and "Blind Dating" (2006). In 2011, he played the lead role in the Indian action film "Shor in the City." He also had a prominent role in the British comedy film "It's a Wonderful Afterlife" (2010) directed by Gurinder Chadha.
Ramamurthy has also made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "Ellen," "Casualty," "Guiding Light," "Grey's Anatomy," "Ultimate Force," "Heroes," "The Evidence," "Psych," and "Numb3rs."
Personal Life and Hobbies
In 1999, Ramamurthy married Olga Sosnovska, an American actress of Polish descent. The couple has two children, a daughter named Halina and a son named Alex. Outside of acting, Ramamurthy is an avid football player.
