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Gerry Bednob

Acting Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago 24 credits

Biography

Gerry Bednob (born Gerald Baldeo; 1935 or 1936) is a Trinidadian-American comedian and actor. He is best known for his roles in the comedies The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Encino Man.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Bednob moved to Canada in 1963 and earned Bachelor's degree in sociology, working as a school counselor. He then began performing stand-up comedy and moving to Los Angeles in the late-70s and becoming an American citizen. His first acting role was in a 1993 episode of The Wonder Years, and he had since starred in several shows and films.

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Known for

Seinfeld

as Babu's Friend

The Wonder Years

as Maharishi
Film

Reservoir Dogs

as Cabbie

Wilfred

as Mr. Patel

Full filmography

  • Seinfeld (1989) as Babu's Friend
  • The Wonder Years (1988) as Maharishi
  • Mad About You (1992) as Cabbie
  • Dream On (1990) as Butler
  • George Lopez (2002) as Mr. Gidwani
  • Chicken Girls (2017) as Banker
  • Wilfred (2011) as Mr. Patel
  • The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) as Mooj
  • Undeclared (2001) as Mr. Burundi
  • Playing House (2014) as Mr. Nanjiani
  • Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) as Mr. Surya
  • Garfunkel and Oates (2014) as Pavel
  • Free Radio (2008) as Bling Bling Shelton
  • Friday After Next (2002) as Moly's Father
  • Sibs (1991) as Doorman
  • Encino Man (1992) as Kashmir
  • Playing It Cool (2014) as Cabbie / Gabriel
  • Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as The Maharishi
  • Honey 2 (2011) as Mr. Kapoor
  • Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) as Rick
  • Furry Vengeance (2010) as Mr. Gupta
  • Monkey Trouble (1994) as Mr. Rao
  • Falling Up (2009) as Cabbie
  • Deported (2020) as Homeless Guy