Manoj Sood (born May 5, 1962) is a Canadian film and television actor.

Life and career

Manoj Sood was born in

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, to Indian Hindu parents, Dr. B.K. Sood and Narindar Sood. He immigrated with his family to Canada in 1964, growing up in Calgary before studying film at

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. Sood entered the entertainment world in 1994, landing a supporting role in an American movie the week after his first audition. His only acting experience until the role had been from his acting classes. Since then, Sood has been a regular performer in television and feature film productions. Most notably, he portrayed the leading role of conservative Muslim father, Baber Siddiqui in the popular CBC sitcom ''

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'', which aired for six seasons. Other television appearances include ''

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'', '' The Dead Zone'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. Sood has acted in films such as ''

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'' and '' Repeaters''. Recent credits include the

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'' and appearances in the television series '' Once Upon a Time in Wonderland'', '' Continuum'' and '' Supernatural''. Manoj recently finished working on the final season of ''

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'' and appeared the new TNT/Netflix series '' Snowpiercer.''

Personal life

Sood is the brother of actress

Veena Sood Veena Sood (born 21 November), is a Canadian actress. Sood is best known for dramatic and comedic roles in a career spanning more than 3 decades. Early life and education She was born on 21 November in Nairobi, Kenya. Her father was a doctor a ...

and the cousin of musician Ashwin Sood (who was previously married to popular singer

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). He has a son, Kama L. Sood who is a filmmaker. Sood is an avid fly fisherman. He is also a passionate amateur astronomer. He has spoken out against the sexual exploitation of children at home and abroad for the advocacy group Beyond Borders.

Filmography

References

External links

Manoj Sood
Official Site * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sood, Manoj 1962 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian Hindus People from Mombasa Kenyan people of Indian descent Kenyan emigrants to Canada Male actors from Calgary Canadian people of Punjabi descent Canadian male actors of Indian descent