is any indian still working in disney or in hollywood as an actor?
2006-10-17 04:56:58 · 68 answers · asked by Lover of Hilary Duff 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
There are tons of acting opportunities at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Go on their website and see how you go about getting a job.
2006-10-17 05:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are very talented, you may get work in Hollywood. Here are 4 actors working in the U.S now:
Naveen Andrews (born in London) of Indian parents
Jimi Mistry--his father is Indian, his mother is Irish
Sendhil Ramamurthy, born in the US, his family is Tamil
Anil Kumar, born in the US, of Indian parents
You can research these actors at www.imdb.com
In the United States, many people are ignorant of the differences between those of Indian and Arab or Middle Eastern heritages. Naveen Andrews is playing an Iraqi character now, and Anil Kumar has played a Saudi prince on "The District" and a troubled Arab youth on "Law and Order: SVU." You may be able to play roles that are written for persons of Arabic heritage, even though you're from India. We can only hope that one day, the most talented actor will get the role, regardless of heritage, but that day has definitely not yet arrived. Good luck!
2006-10-17 05:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini108 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A long time back Om Puri and Amrish Puri have worked in indian movies Indiana jones I guess with Harrison Ford and now in recent times Om Puri has worked in many such Indian American or London based movies Even Anupam Kher has worked.
One Javed Jaffery has worked in Boogie Nights with julliane Moore...and with Mallika Sherawat working with Jackie Chan one can never know who mite end up working in hollywood but if u look at all these characters I've mentioned all of these have been prominent actors in their home counrty so it gets a bit easier when it comes to building a good rapport with foreign based agents....Ur portfolio is then on international level and thus choosing u gets a bit easier...
Ah Kabir Bedi a prominent actor from India landed in the series The Bold and The Beautiful some years back...and if u see James Bond movies u will most definately see one Turban clad guy in all the Bond movies till date also if u take a look at Harry Potter movies U will find that there were 2 Indian girls in The Goblet of Fire part and also in a previous Harry potter movie I have seen a Indian Kid and I suppose it was in The Prisoner of Azkaban I am not sure but the Harry potter movie has Indian kids coz of the current scenario, Indians have settled in the States and United Kingdom and maybe all over this Globe and since I am a person who loves to go thru the titling and the making of the movie as I am into Animation, I want to see who all are involved in character Animation and while doing so I've encountered many Indians working for Hollywood and Disney in any capacity they are being recruited...
Actually all u need to do is make a nice solid portfolio and b truly confident if ur destiny is asking for it b sure u'll end up somewhere ur heart desires...hmmm a little solid influence never hurt anyone tho but I take it u'd not have any but why don't u try one thing............Pack ur bag take up ur portfolio and get a TOURIST VISA go to the respective place and approach the right agent try it u mite end up right besides Steven Spielberg I wish u luck and hope u try but please don't waste more time coz after u try u need to settle with something worthwhile at the very place ur in and who knows u mite end up being something more then just being a actor maybe a good businessman too if u do visit the foreignlands...Oh dudeeee I am so glad u've mentioned Hilary Duff in ur profile name and i just checked her out on IMDB omg I've been wanting to know her name but I didn't know the name of this actress lolz ur ID solved a mystery for me lolz thanks a lot ;-) i am adding this comment after I'd already submitted my answer hehehe.
2006-10-17 06:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by kittana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also a Indian. Many gets chance to work in Hollywood and Disney. Work hard.
2006-10-17 05:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by ninnu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you will. Yes, there are several. You did not mention Native American Indian or East Indian, but either one, will be given a chance to work in disney or hollywood if your acting abilities are considered good.
2006-10-17 05:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably have just as much of a chance to work in Hollywood as an actor as I do.
2006-10-17 05:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by ootxmusicgirloo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the screen actors' guild strictly prohibits Indians from acting. INdian characters in any hollywood movies are to be portrayed by Ben Kingsley.
2006-10-17 05:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dots or Feathers?
Please specify.-Either way your natioanlity or ethnicity shouldn't matter. But if you are East Indian, consider Bollywood, its a lot closer to home. These days the Bollywood Indian Movies produced in India are of very high production quality. If you are a Native American, then just work hard and develop your resume. Best of luck.
ps. Don't mean to offend with the Dots or Feathers thing. Cooking East Indian Food is a hobby of mine and it's always a running joke with my teachers because Americans typically confuse the whole "Indian Thing". Either way I have tremendous respect for both groups.
2006-10-17 05:06:52 · answer #8 · answered by stymie1970 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many Indian people are very skilled actors who work constantly in hollywood, even within the disney corporation. Are you that skilled?
2006-10-17 05:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You got a chance like anybody else and who knows you could be the next big star. Seek and ye shall find.
Tom Cruise audtioned and got the part ......look at him now.
Max Baer auditoned and got the part as Jethro on Beverly HiLLBiLLies
The opportunity to become an actor with no experience at all is just as good with this experience.
If your a good exhibitionist...your in like flint.
Photogenic a plus!!!!!
2006-10-17 05:42:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋