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Deep Roy

Actor

Deep Roy

Born January 26, 1949 in Nairobi, Kenya36 films

Mohinder Purba, better known as Deep Roy, is a Kenyan actor, stuntman and puppeteer of Indian descent.

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Return of the Jedi posterFirst watchReturn of the Jedi19837.9as Droopy McCoolLuke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel…View film

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Filmography

36 films as actor
  1. TBADeep Into Love
  2. 2016Star Trek BeyondKeenser
  3. 2014ManterventionMassage Dad
  4. 2013Star Trek Into DarknessKeenser
  5. 2013Paranormal MovieDemon
  6. 2012ZambeziaMushana (voice)
  7. 2011The Ballad of SandeepSandeep Majumdar
  8. 2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenEgyptian Guard
  9. 2009Star TrekKeenser
  10. 2005Corpse BrideGeneral Bonesapart (voice)
  11. 2005Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryOompa Loompa
  12. 2003Big FishMr. Soggybottom
  13. 2003The Haunted MansionHitchhiking Ghost
  14. 2001Planet of the ApesGorilla Kid / Thade's Niece
  15. 2000How the Grinch Stole ChristmasPost Office Clerk
  16. 1998Blood GamesAvatar
  17. 1998Jane Austen's Mafia!Small Hitman (uncredited)
  18. 1994Return of the EwokDroopy McCool
  19. 1993FreakedGeorge Ramirez
  20. 1991Howling VI: The FreaksToones
  21. 1990DisturbedMarty
  22. 1989Lethal WomanGrizabella
  23. 1988Alien from L.A.Mambino
  24. 1987Going BananasBonzo
  25. 1985Return to OzTin Man
  26. 1984Lorca and the OutlawsGrid' not 'Kid
  27. 1984The NeverEnding StoryTeeny Weeny
  28. 1984Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the ApesPrimate
  29. 1983Return of the JediDroopy McCool
  30. 1982The Dark CrystalAdditional Performer
  31. 1980Flash GordonPrincess Aura's Pet
  32. 1979Roots of EvilVan Bullock
  33. 1979Licensed to Love and KillMidget
  34. 1978Benji's Very Own Christmas StoryKey Elf
  35. 1977Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-ChiangMr. Sin
  36. 1976The Pink Panther Strikes AgainItalian Assassin