The real name of Deep Roy or Gerdeep Roy is Mohinder Purba. This is a British dwarf actor. Deep not only plays roles in the movie, but also acts as a stuntman and puppeteer.
Biography
Deep Roy was born December 1, 1957 in Nairobi, in Kenya. It has Indian roots. His height is 132 cm. His father moved the family from Kenya to England. Roy began a career there in stand-up. His work was popular among the public of the cabaret club. Interestingly, among the ancestors of Deepa was the Indian Maharajah Vinepal. Pretty little is known about the personal life of the famous actor.
Career
The actor debuted in 1976 in New Avengers. Then he played villains, monkeys, starred in several films by Tim Burton. For the role of a worker in a chocolate factory, he took up yoga and dancing, and also played on several instruments.
Roy not only starred, but also engaged in voice acting cartoons. For example, he gave voice to General Bonesaparte in the 2005 “Corpse of the Bride”.
