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Actor. stuntman. puppeteer. Years active. 1976–present. Height. 132 cm (4 ft 4 in) Gurdeep Roy (born Mohinder Purba; 1 December 1957), known professionally as Deep Roy, is a Kenyan and British actor, puppeteer, and stuntman.
Deep Roy is a versatile performer who has appeared in films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Star Wars, and The NeverEnding Story. He was born in Kenya and has played over 165 Oompa-Loompas in the 2005 musical.
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- 1.32 m
- Nairobi, Kenya
Dec 12, 2023 · Deep Roy played 165 Oompa Loompas in Tim Burton's 2005 film adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, acting alongside Johnny Depp. He shares his story of how he got the role, his challenges and his opinions on the upcoming Wonka film.
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- Rachel Rasker
Deep Roy is a Kenyan-born actor and producer who has appeared in films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Star Wars and The NeverEnding Story. He is known for his short stature, his role as every Oompa-Loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and his family connection to India's Maharajah Vinepal.
- January 26, 1949
Dec 24, 2023 · Embark on the diverse and colorful career journey of Deep Roy, an actor known for his versatility and unique presence on screen. From charming audiences as the Oompa Loompas in 'Charlie and the...
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- Two Minute People
Walking Yoda by DEEP ROY - Star Wars 100 Interviews (2021) Kenya-born, British actor, puppeteer and stuntman DEEP ROY has had a very distinguished career working with the likes of Tim...
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- Star Wars 100 Interviews
Jun 18, 2013 · Deep Roy is the actor who played Keenser, Scotty's alien friend, in Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness. He talks about his makeup, his relationship with Abrams and Pegg, and his other genre credits in this exclusive interview.
