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Deep Roy

Deep Roy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 01, 1957
Age68
BirthplaceNairobi, Kenya
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Deep Roy's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPlaying all the Oompa-Loompas in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005), roles in 'Star Trek' (2009) and 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984)

Intro

Deep Roy is a Kenyan-born English actor, puppeteer, and stuntman, best known for his roles in several Tim Burton films, notably as all the Oompa-Loompas in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005), and for appearances in 'Star Trek' (2009) and 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984).

Early Life & Background

Born Mohinder Purba on December 1, 1957, in Nairobi, Kenya, Deep Roy later moved to England. Specific details about his family and early life are limited in public sources.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed all the Oompa-Loompas in Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005)
  • Played Keenser in the 'Star Trek' reboot film series (2009, 2013, 2016)
  • Acted as Teeny Weeny in 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984)
  • Appeared in 'Doctor Who' (1977, 1978, 1983)
  • Featured in 'The X-Files', 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000), 'Big Fish' (2003)

Trivia

  • Deep Roy is of Indian descent.
  • He is one of the few actors whose roles span from classic science fiction to fantasy and comedy.
  • Stands at 4 ft 4 in (132 cm) tall.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Deep Roy?

Deep Roy is 68 years old.

When was Deep Roy born?

Deep Roy was born the 1 December 1957.

Where is Deep Roy from?

Nairobi, Kenya.

On His Birth-Day

About December 1st, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 1, 1957, New York City passed the Fair Housing Practices Law, aiming to eliminate discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or national origin. This was a significant step toward civil rights in the United States.
  • Day of the week: December 1st, 1957 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
  • #1 UK song: That'll Be The Day by The Crickets
  • Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson

Check the link for more news and curiosities on December 1st, 1957.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Roy
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0743460/