Vik Sahay
Biography
Vikram “Vik” Sahay, born 3 July 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian male actor. He is most widely recognized for his role as Lester Patel, a member of the Nerd Herd, on the NBC series Chuck, where he joined as a series regular beginning with the second season. Sahay also portrayed Kevin Calvin in the television series Radio Active and appeared as Rama in the Roxy Hunter saga. He is credited under variations of his name including Vic Sahay, Vikram Sahay and the Cyrillic spelling Вік Сахай. As of the latest records, his professional filmography includes 59 credited roles across film and television.
Career overview
Vikram “Vik” Sahay is a Canadian actor born on 3 July 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario. He began gaining public attention through the television series Radio Active, in which he portrayed the character Kevin Calvin. His work on that show established him as a recognizable face in North‑American television comedy.
Sahay later joined the cast of the NBC series Chuck, playing Lester Patel, a member of the Nerd Herd. He became a series regular beginning with the second season, contributing to the show’s ensemble for multiple episodes. In addition to his work on Chuck, Sahay is noted for his role as Rama in the Roxy Hunter saga, further expanding his range into family‑oriented adventure programming.
Across his career, Sahay has accumulated a substantial body of work, with the online film database listing fifty‑nine credited appearances in film and television. He is also credited under variations of his name, including Vic Sahay and Vikram Sahay. His contributions to television have been highlighted in both English‑language and international sources, confirming his status as a versatile actor within the Canadian and broader North‑American entertainment industries.
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59 titles- It Lives Inside (2023) as Inesh
- Bar Fight (2022) as Dick
- Captain Marvel (2019) as Hero Torfan
- The Infiltrators (2019) as Ashan
- Lodge 49 (2018)
- Sharon 1.2.3. (2018) as Drew
- Lucifer (2016) as Ray Codfree
- Preacher (2016) as Frank Patel
- Chicago Med (2015) as Vishal Kumar
- Con Man (2015) as Bryce
- A Date with Miss Fortune (2015) as Wilson
- Scorpion (2014) as Raja Bhatt
- Maron (2013) as Kumar Sanjani
- Sean Saves the World (2013) as Howard
- Wer (2013) as Eric Sarin
- American Reunion (2012) as Prateek Duraiswamy
- My Awkward Sexual Adventure (2012) as Dandak Sajal
- Grimm (2011) as Dr. Sanji Raju
- The Mentalist (2008) as Nicholas Hong
- The Rocker (2008) as Gary
- Time Bomb (2008) as Samir/Habib
- Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman (2008) as Ramma
- Chuck (2007) as Lester Patel
- Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming (2007) as Farzan
- Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost (2007) as Ramma Vingri
- Long Pigs (2007) as Dr. Hooshangi
- Amal (2007) as Vivek Jayaram
- Living Death (2006) as Steve
- Bones (2005) as Akshay Mirza
- My Uncle Navy and Other Inherited Disorders (2005) as Dinesh
- This Is Wonderland (2004) as Anil Sharma
- NCIS (2003) as Ajay Khan
- Las Vegas (2003) as Pramil Nobay
- Fast Food High (2003) as Evan
- Without a Trace (2002) as Movie Driver
- Tom Stone (2002)
- A Mother's Fight for Justice (2001) as Marius
- Spinning Out of Control (2001) as Brian
- Our Hero (2000) as Dalal Vidya
- The Ride (2000) as Raj
- Frame by Frame: The Invisible Art of Production Designer Carol Spier (2000) as Self
- eXistenZ (1999) as Male Assistant
- A Slight Case of Murder (1999) as Bob
- Radio Active (1998) as Kevin Calvin
- The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998) as Taxi Driver
- Good Will Hunting (1997) as MIT Student
- Platinum (1997)
- Balls Up (1997) as Debdash
- Hollow Point (1996) as Livingston's Assistant
- Everything to Gain (1996) as Roland Jellico
- Rainbow (1996)
- For Better or for Worse: A Storm in April (1996) as Michael Patterson (voice)
- For Better or for Worse: The Babe Magnet (1994) as Michael Patterson (voice)
- The X-Files (1993) as Gupta
- For Better or for Worse: A Valentine from the Heart (1993) as Michael Patterson (voice)
- For Better Or For Worse: The Good For Nothing (1993) as Michael Patterson
- For Better or for Worse: The Last Camping Trip (1992) as Michael Patterson (voice)
- You Can't Do That on Television (1979)
- Two Questions and a Wish as Dev
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vik Sahay best known for?
Vik Sahay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Captain Marvel (2019), The Prodigal Daughter (1981), Preacher (2016), Chicago Med (2015).
When and where was Vik Sahay born?
Vik Sahay was born on July 3, 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Vik Sahay have?
Vik Sahay has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2023.
What is Vik Sahay's background in cinema and television?
Vikram “Vik” Sahay, born 3 July 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian male actor. He is most widely recognized for his role as Lester Patel, a member of the Nerd Herd, on the NBC series Chuck, where he joined as a series regular beginning with the second season. Sahay also portrayed Kevin Calvin in the televis...