Gerry Bednob facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gerry Bednob
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Bednob in 2011
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Gerald Baldeo
1935/1936 (age 89–90) |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
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| Years active | 1970s–present |
Gerry Bednob is a funny comedian and actor. His real name is Gerald Baldeo. He was born in 1978 in Trinidad and Tobago. He is known for making people laugh in movies and TV shows.
About Gerry Bednob
Gerry Bednob was born in Trinidad and Tobago. His family has roots in India. He moved to Canada in 1963. He studied sociology at the University of Toronto.
From Counselor to Comedian
Before becoming an actor, Gerry worked as a high school counselor. He then decided to try stand-up comedy. This is when a comedian performs live in front of an audience. He chose the stage name "Gerry Bednob" from the movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks. He used this name to keep his comedy career a secret from his job at first!
Gerry spent two years practicing his comedy in Toronto. Then, in the late 1970s, he moved to Los Angeles, USA. He later became an American citizen.
Famous TV Roles
Gerry has been in many TV shows. He played "Bling Bling Shelton" in the comedy series Free Radio. He also had roles in popular shows like Wilfred and Playing House.
Movies and TV Shows
Gerry Bednob has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his roles:
- The Wonder Years (1992) as Maharishi
- Encino Man (1992) as Kashmir
- Seinfeld (1993) as Babu's friend
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) as Mooj
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as The Maharishi
- Furry Vengeance (2010) as Mr. Gupta
- Honey 2 (2011) as Mr. Kapoor
- The Five-Year Engagement (2012) as Pakistani Chef
- Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) as Rick
See also
In Spanish: Gerry Bednob para niños
