Edward Sonnenblick | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 September 1982 United States |
| Occupation | Actor • Host |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sonal Mehta (m. 2009) |
| Children | 1 |
Edward Sonnenblick (born 26 September 1982) is a USA-born actor who works primarily in Hindi films and serials like Firangi, Jhansi Ki Rani, Veere Di Wedding, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, The Kapil Sharma Show and Kesari.[1][2][3][4][5] Edward Sonnenblick will be next seen in S.S. Rajamouli directed RRR (film).
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
Edward Sonnenblick was born in Southern California and grew up in San Francisco, United States.[6] He graduated from Humboldt State University with a BS in Botany. Later, he worked as a natural foods chef in Northern California for 15 years.[7]
Edward learnt Hindi and moved to Mumbai to seek his fortune as an actor. Edward was inspired by 2001 Hindi film Lagaan.[8] He visited India in 2005 for a two-week course at the Vipassana International Academy in Igatpuri, Nashik. He went on to play double role of evil British twin brothers in Jhansi Ki Rani.[9] Edward was the host of the serial Indipedia on Epic channel in 2017.[10][11] He has worked in films like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Veere Di Wedding.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Edward is married to Sonal Mehta, a freelance creative director in June 2009,[12] whom he met a year back. The couple has a son.[13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dostana | Magazine Editor | |
| 2010 | Badmaash Company | Stock Broker | |
| 2010 | Anjaana Anjaani | Emmanuel | |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Bobji | |
| 2011 | Game | Forensic Pathologist | |
| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Shooter at Fleamarket | |
| 2011 | Gajaar | Eric | |
| 2011 | Rajanna | Governor Curzon | |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai | Collector | |
| 2012 | Chittagong | Col. Tait | |
| 2016 | Neerja | Captain Jack Snipes | |
| 2016 | Kapoor & Sons | Dan | |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Officer | |
| 2017 | Raag Desh | Lt. Col Kitson | |
| 2017 | Firangi | Mark Daniels | |
| 2018 | Veere Di Wedding | John Stinson | |
| 2018 | Sandhya Chaya | Richard | Tv Movie |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | Captain Gordon | |
| 2019 | Kesari | Lt. Lawrence | |
| 2020 | Saving Chintu | Oliver | Short Film |
| 2020 | Papoo Photowalah | Peter | |
| 2021 | RRR | TBA | Filming[14] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jhanshi ki Rani | Captain Manson | unknown episodes |
| 2012 | Fear Files | Dr. Morris | 1 episodes |
| 2015 | Stories by Rabindranath Tagore | Unknown Character | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Inside Edge | Hamish McCall | 10 episodes |
| 2017 | Bose: Dead/Alive | Stanley Allen | 9 episodes |
| 2017 | Indipedia | Self | 15 episodes |
| 2019 | The Insiders | Chandika’s Brother | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Robert Paswan | 6 episodes |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Edward Sonnenblick: Waiting for Bob Christo's biopic".
- ↑ "The Kapil Sharma Show: Kapil's Firangi co-star Edward Sonnenblick is thrilled to work with him again".
- ↑ "'Firangi' actor Edward Sonnenblick: When Kapil Sharma arrives on the sets anything is possible".
- ↑ "More co-stars for Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi".
- ↑ "Edward Sonnenblick stuns everyone with his stand-up comic act".
- ↑ "I fell in love with India and decided to pursue my dream". 2017-09-30.
- ↑ "Watch: I'm a gora, and I love Bollywood — when an American comedian lands in India". 2016-06-22.
- ↑ "Watch: Comedian Edward Sonnenblick talks India, 'Lagaan' and it's hilarious".
- ↑ "Edward Sonnenblick- The New Tom Alter In Bollywood".
- ↑ "An Englishman in Mumbai decodes puzzling Indian traditions through Indipedia". Mid-Day. 2017-09-10.
- ↑ Datta, Sravasti (2017-09-07). "All things Indian on 'Indipedia' on Epic Channel". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Reverse marriage drain". 2011-12-10.
- ↑ "FIRANGI'S PROGRESS".
- ↑ "Here Are All The Latest Updates On 'RRR' Movie - indvox". Retrieved 2021-02-17.