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Actor
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Male
Birthday
24 July
Location
New York, United States
Edit pageRohan Chand
Biography
Rohan Chand, born on July 24, 2004, in New York City, is an American actor who began his career at a remarkably young age and has quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood.
Early Discovery and Debut: Chand's path to acting began when he was just six years old. While playing baseball, he was spotted by a casting director, who happened to be the mother of another child on the team. This encounter led to an audition for the film Jack and Jill. Chand ultimately landed the role of Gary Sadelstein, Adam Sandler's adopted son, marking his acting debut in the 2011 comedy.
Building a Diverse Filmography: Following his initial success, Chand swiftly moved on to other projects. In 2011, he appeared in an episode of the critically acclaimed Showtime series Homeland, playing Issa Nazir. He then took on a role in the 2013 film Lone Survivor, where he portrayed the son of an Afghan who aids an American Navy SEAL, a part for which he spoke in Hindi and Urdu.
His performance in Jason Bateman's directorial debut, the 2013 comedy Bad Words, as spelling bee entrant Chaitanya Chopra, earned him significant praise from critics. In 2014, he appeared in The Hundred-Foot Journey, playing the young version of the main character. He also made a cameo appearance in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in 2017.
Leading Role in "Mowgli": Chand's most prominent role to date came as the titular character in Andy Serkis's 2018 film Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, released on Netflix. This challenging role as the boy raised by wolves further showcased his acting abilities on a global platform.
Rohan Chand has established himself as a talented young actor with a growing list of credits in both film and television.