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| name = Arjun Gupta | | name = Arjun Gupta | ||
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| caption = Gupta in 2018 | |||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|11|28}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|11|28}} | ||
| birth_place = Tampa, Florida, United States | | birth_place = Tampa, Florida, United States | ||
| occupation = Actor | | occupation = Actor | ||
| years_active = 2008–present | | years_active = 2008–present | ||
| children = 1<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/C-JI12QSmn9/?img_index=1</ref> | |||
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'''Arjun Gupta''' (born November 28, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as substance-addicted nurse Sam on [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]'s ''[[Nurse Jackie]]'' and William "Penny" Adiyodi on [[Syfy]]'s ''[[The Magicians (U.S. TV series)|The Magicians]]''.<ref name="designtrend">{{cite web|url=http://www.designntrend.com/articles/39998/20150215/lev-grossman-the-magicians-trilogy-coming-syfy-channel-spring-pilot.htm|title=Lev Grossman's 'The Magicians' Trilogy Coming To Syfy Channel This Spring With Pilot Episode|work=Design & Trend|access-date=2018-07-01|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151218135153/http://www.designntrend.com/articles/39998/20150215/lev-grossman-the-magicians-trilogy-coming-syfy-channel-spring-pilot.htm|archive-date=2015-12-18|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=deadline201411>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/stella-maeve-hale-appleman-arjun-gupta-cast-the-magicians-lev-grossman-fantasy-books-syfy-1201275827/|title=Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman & Arjun Gupta Cast A Spell On 'The Magicians'|first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=November 6, 2014 |website=Deadline | '''Arjun Gupta''' (born November 28, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as substance-addicted nurse Sam on [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]'s ''[[Nurse Jackie]]'' and William "Penny" Adiyodi on [[Syfy]]'s ''[[The Magicians (U.S. TV series)|The Magicians]]''.<ref name="designtrend">{{cite web|url=http://www.designntrend.com/articles/39998/20150215/lev-grossman-the-magicians-trilogy-coming-syfy-channel-spring-pilot.htm|title=Lev Grossman's 'The Magicians' Trilogy Coming To Syfy Channel This Spring With Pilot Episode|work=Design & Trend|access-date=2018-07-01|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151218135153/http://www.designntrend.com/articles/39998/20150215/lev-grossman-the-magicians-trilogy-coming-syfy-channel-spring-pilot.htm|archive-date=2015-12-18|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=deadline201411>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/stella-maeve-hale-appleman-arjun-gupta-cast-the-magicians-lev-grossman-fantasy-books-syfy-1201275827/|title=Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman & Arjun Gupta Cast A Spell On 'The Magicians'|first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=November 6, 2014 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> | ||
== Life and career == | == Life and career == | ||
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In addition to acting and producing, Gupta co-founded a theater group in Southern California with other like-minded artists with the goal of providing a platform for underrepresented groups through the medium of original stories and re-tellings of classics that reflect the world today.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pasadenaartscouncil.org/emerge/ammunition-theatre-company/|title=Pasadena Arts Council {{!}} Ammunition Theatre Company|website=www.pasadenaartscouncil.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405073905/https://www.pasadenaartscouncil.org/emerge/ammunition-theatre-company/|archive-date=2017-04-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> | In addition to acting and producing, Gupta co-founded a theater group in Southern California with other like-minded artists with the goal of providing a platform for underrepresented groups through the medium of original stories and re-tellings of classics that reflect the world today.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pasadenaartscouncil.org/emerge/ammunition-theatre-company/|title=Pasadena Arts Council {{!}} Ammunition Theatre Company|website=www.pasadenaartscouncil.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405073905/https://www.pasadenaartscouncil.org/emerge/ammunition-theatre-company/|archive-date=2017-04-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Gupta was among the [[2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards]] nominees for [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series|Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy series]].<ref name=":1" /> He also co-hosts the ''American Desis'' podcast with comedian [[Akaash Singh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/hollywood-actor-arjun-gupta-launches-new-podcast/article_94941728-e7ab-11e4-9638-b73621b1f702.html|title=Hollywood Actor Arjun Gupta Launches New Podcast|last=West|first=Lisa Tsering, India|work=India West|access-date=2017-04-13|language=en}}</ref> Gupta voices the character Nikhil Sharma on the podcast ''[[ | Gupta was among the [[2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards]] nominees for [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series|Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy series]].<ref name=":1" /> He also co-hosts the ''American Desis'' podcast with comedian [[Akaash Singh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/hollywood-actor-arjun-gupta-launches-new-podcast/article_94941728-e7ab-11e4-9638-b73621b1f702.html|title=Hollywood Actor Arjun Gupta Launches New Podcast|last=West|first=Lisa Tsering, India|work=India West|access-date=2017-04-13|language=en|archive-date=2018-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701165208/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/hollywood-actor-arjun-gupta-launches-new-podcast/article_94941728-e7ab-11e4-9638-b73621b1f702.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Gupta voices the character Nikhil Sharma on the podcast ''[[Ars Paradoxica]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whisperforge.org/arsparadoxica|title=ars Paradoxica|website=The Whisperforge}}</ref> He also won the 2014 Maverick Movie Awards Best Supporting actor award for his role in ''[[Bridge and Tunnel (film)|Bridge and Tunnel]]''.<ref name="mave_2014">{{Cite web | title = 2014 | author = | work = MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS: Where moviemakers honor moviemakers from all over the world! | date = | access-date = 2017-06-02 | url = http://www.maverickmovieawards.com/2014.html | language = | quote = Arjun | archive-date = 2021-01-28 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210128081625/https://www.maverickmovieawards.com/2014.html | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
On April 9, 2018, he announced via [[Instagram]] that he was engaged to Varsha Harlalka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BhWuub8AWQu/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BhWuub8AWQu |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|via=Instagram|title= For the last 16 months...}}{{cbignore}}</ref> They were married the following year, in March 2019. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/|title=Login • Instagram|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> | On April 9, 2018, he announced via [[Instagram]] that he was engaged to Varsha Harlalka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BhWuub8AWQu/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BhWuub8AWQu |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|via=Instagram|title= For the last 16 months...}}{{cbignore}}</ref> They were married the following year, in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/|title=Login • Instagram|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> | ||
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| Born | November 28, 1986 Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | 1[1] |
Arjun Gupta (born November 28, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as substance-addicted nurse Sam on Showtime's Nurse Jackie and William "Penny" Adiyodi on Syfy's The Magicians.[2][3]
Life and career[edit | edit source]
Gupta was born in Tampa, Florida, United States to an Indian immigrant family.[4] His father's name is Lalit, but known locally as "Al" and his mother is Anubha, but also known locally as "Annie", to help fit in with American life.[5] He attended Berkeley Preparatory School, where he performed in several school plays.[6] Subsequently, he went to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he graduated with a BFA degree in 2007.[4] His first major motion picture was in 2009 acting alongside Uma Thurman in Motherhood.[4]
In addition to acting and producing, Gupta co-founded a theater group in Southern California with other like-minded artists with the goal of providing a platform for underrepresented groups through the medium of original stories and re-tellings of classics that reflect the world today.[7]
Gupta was among the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy series.[4] He also co-hosts the American Desis podcast with comedian Akaash Singh.[8] Gupta voices the character Nikhil Sharma on the podcast Ars Paradoxica.[9] He also won the 2014 Maverick Movie Awards Best Supporting actor award for his role in Bridge and Tunnel.[10]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
On April 9, 2018, he announced via Instagram that he was engaged to Varsha Harlalka.[11] They were married the following year, in March 2019.[12]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Motherhood | Mikesh | |
| 2012 | Love, Lies and Seeta | Rahul Mehra | |
| 2012 | Stand Up Guys | Dj | |
| 2013 | HairBrained | Princeton One | |
| 2014 | Bridge and Tunnel | Terry | |
| 2015 | The Diabolical | Nikolai | |
| 2015 | French Dirty | Steve | |
| 2025 | Love, Brooklyn | Patient |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Redemption Falls | Tom | Television film |
| 2009 | Fringe | MIT guy #1 | 1 episode |
| 2009 | DeSiCiTi | Manbir | Television film |
| 2009–2012 | Nurse Jackie | Sam | Recurring role (seasons 1–4) |
| 2012 | Body of Proof webisodes | Raj Patel | Miniseries |
| 2012 | Checked Out | Rajit | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Company Town | Jack | Television film |
| 2013 | Baby Sellers | Dilip | Television film |
| 2014 | Next Time on Lonny | Scott | 1 episode |
| 2014 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Jack Ferris | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Gretch & Tim | Mike | Television film |
| 2014 | How to Get Away with Murder | Kan | 5 episodes |
| 2015 | The Walker | Michael | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Limitless | Eli Whitford | 1 episode |
| 2015–2020 | The Magicians | Penny Adiyodi | Main role |
| 2016 | Powerhouse | Ravi | 1 episode |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C-JI12QSmn9/?img_index=1
- ↑ "Lev Grossman's 'The Magicians' Trilogy Coming To Syfy Channel This Spring With Pilot Episode". Design & Trend. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 6, 2014). "Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman & Arjun Gupta Cast A Spell On 'The Magicians'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Arjun Gupta". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
- ↑ Sastry, Keertana (31 July 2015). "Arjun Gupta on Strong Women, Assimilation, and the Impact of Storytelling". Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ↑ Lo, Ying (January 24, 2016). "TV: The Magician's Arjun Gupta – a native Tampan". Creative Loafing.
- ↑ "Pasadena Arts Council | Ammunition Theatre Company". www.pasadenaartscouncil.org. Archived from the original on 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
- ↑ West, Lisa Tsering, India. "Hollywood Actor Arjun Gupta Launches New Podcast". India West. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "ars Paradoxica". The Whisperforge.
- ↑ "2014". MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS: Where moviemakers honor moviemakers from all over the world!. Archived from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
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- ↑ "For the last 16 months..." Archived from the original on 2021-12-26 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
External links[edit | edit source]
- Arjun Gupta on IMDb