Gerry Bednob
Biography
Gerry Bednob (born Gerald Baldeo; 1935 or 1936) is a Trinidadian-American comedian and actor. He is best known for his roles in the comedies The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Encino Man. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Bednob moved to Canada in 1963 and earned Bachelor's degree in sociology, working as a school counselor. He then began performing stand-up comedy and moving to Los Angeles in the late-70s and becoming an American citizen. His first acting role was in a 1993 episode of The Wonder Years, and he had since starred in several shows and films.
Movie Appearances
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as Mr. Surya
2008
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as The Maharishi
2007
Honey 2
as Mr. Kapoor
2011
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
as Hanu
2008
I, Challenger
as Vinny
2022
Politics of Love
as Vijay Gupta
2011
Bury Me
as Vinnie
2022
You, Me & Her
as Ash's Dad
2025
Rock Jocks
as Tom
2012
Furry Vengeance
as Mr. Gupta
2010
The Rise and Fall of John Tesoro
as John Tesoro
2010
The Unexpecteds
as Kurt
2024
Shades of Ray
as Naseem Khaliq
2008
Bummed
as Jimmy
2015
Man Up
as Gerry
2015
Friday After Next
as Moly's Father
2002
Laid in America
as Principal Raheem
2016
The 40 Year Old Virgin
as Mooj
2005
Monkey Trouble
as Mr. Rao
1994
The Bet
as Bob
2016
TV Appearances
Chicken Girls
as Banker
2017
Wilfred
as Mr. Patel
2011
Playing House
as Mr. Nanjiani
2014
Seinfeld
as Babu's Friend
1989
Free Radio
as Bling Bling Shelton
2008
The Wonder Years
as Maharishi
1988
Dream On
as Butler
1990
Mad About You
as Cabbie
1992
Garfunkel and Oates
as Pavel
2014
George Lopez
as Mr. Gidwani
2002
Undeclared
as Mr. Burundi
2001
Sibs
as Doorman
1991