Gerry Bednob
Biography
Gerry Bednob is a Trinidadian-American comedian and actor. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he is of Indian descent, with his grandfather being from a part of East Bengal in British India that is now in present-day Bangladesh. Bednob moved to Canada in 1963 and earned a Bachelor's degree in sociology, working as a school counselor before beginning his career in stand-up comedy. He later became an American citizen and moved to Los Angeles in the late 1970s. Bednob's acting career includes roles in several films and television shows, with his first acting role being in a 1993 episode of The Wonder Years.
Career overview
Gerry Bednob is a comedian and actor known for his roles in various comedies. His acting career began with a 1993 episode of The Wonder Years. He has since appeared in several shows and films. Bednob's known credits include roles in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Encino Man.
Bednob's early life and education are not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources. However, it is stated that he moved to Canada in 1963 and earned a Bachelor's degree in sociology. He worked as a school counselor before transitioning to a career in comedy and acting. Bednob became an American citizen after moving to Los Angeles in the late 1970s.
Gerry Bednob's acting career spans multiple shows and films. His known credits include a range of comedies. The provided sources do not mention specific awards or recognition he may have received for his acting work.
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48 titles- Pet Shop Days (2025)
- You, Me & Her (2025) as Ash's Dad
- The Unexpecteds (2024) as Kurt
- Off-Time (2022) as Raj
- I, Challenger (2022) as Vinny
- Bury Me (2022) as Vinnie
- Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) as Rick
- Deported (2020) as Homeless Guy
- Perfectly Single (2019) as Omar
- Chicken Girls (2017) as Banker
- Laid in America (2016) as Principal Raheem
- Deserted (2016) as Lizard
- All Out Dysfunktion! (2016) as Maximillian
- The Bet (2016) as Bob
- Man Up (2015) as Gerry
- Bummed (2015) as Jimmy
- Playing It Cool (2014) as Cabbie / Gabriel
- Playing House (2014) as Mr. Nanjiani
- Garfunkel and Oates (2014) as Pavel
- White T (2013) as Habu
- Love and Germophobia (2012) as Akeesh
- Rock Jocks (2012) as Tom
- Wilfred (2011) as Mr. Patel
- Honey 2 (2011) as Mr. Kapoor
- Politics of Love (2011) as Vijay Gupta
- The Lie (2011) as Radko
- Legally Brown (2011) as Self
- Furry Vengeance (2010) as Mr. Gupta
- The Rise and Fall of John Tesoro (2010) as John Tesoro
- Falling Up (2009) as Cabbie
- Why Am I Doing This? (2009) as Ajay
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) as Mr. Surya
- Free Radio (2008) as Bling Bling Shelton
- Witless Protection (2008) as Omar
- Shades of Ray (2008) as Naseem Khaliq
- Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2008) as Hanu
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as The Maharishi
- The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) as Mooj
- George Lopez (2002) as Mr. Gidwani
- Friday After Next (2002) as Moly's Father
- Undeclared (2001) as Mr. Burundi
- Monkey Trouble (1994) as Mr. Rao
- Mad About You (1992) as Cabbie
- Encino Man (1992) as Kashmir
- Sibs (1991) as Doorman
- Dream On (1990) as Butler
- Seinfeld (1989) as Babu's Friend
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Maharishi
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What movies or TV shows is Gerry Bednob best known for?
Gerry Bednob is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chicken Girls (2017), Playing It Cool (2014), Strategic Air Command (1955), Wilfred (2011).
When and where was Gerry Bednob born?
Gerry Bednob was born in Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
How many credits does Gerry Bednob have?
Gerry Bednob has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Gerry Bednob's background in cinema and television?
Gerry Bednob is a Trinidadian-American comedian and actor. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he is of Indian descent, with his grandfather being from a part of East Bengal in British India that is now in present-day Bangladesh. Bednob moved to Canada in 1963 and earned a Bachelor's degree in sociology, working as a school c...
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