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Rizwan Manji Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1974-10-17

Birthplace:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
97 Total Roles

Rizwan Manji

Acting

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Biography

Rizwan Manji (born October 17, 1974, height 5' 7" (1,70 m)) is a Indo-Canadian actor. He is most most famous for his role as Rajiv in the now cancelled NBC Universal TV series Outsourced.

Manji was born in Toronto, Canada where his Indian parents had immigrated to from Tanzania. His family is Ismaili Muslim, and he states that his religion is very important to him in life.  He was raised in Calgary, Alberta, and went to Crescent Heights High School. He later moved to the US where he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.  Manji played small parts in various films and television shows with recurring roles in Privileged, Better Off Ted and 24. In 2010, he auditioned for the role of Gupta on the NBC comedy Outsourced. Although he lost the part to Parvesh Cheena, the producers decided to cast him as the scheming assistant manager Rajiv. Manji resides in Studio City, California, with his wife and two children.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 R.J. Decker TV Alan
2026 For Worse MOVIE Mark
2026 Kissing Is the Easy Part MOVIE College Advisor
2025 Re-Election MOVIE Self
2025 How I Met Your Masi MOVIE Desk Man
2024 Universal Basic Guys TV (voice)
2024 Ramadan America MOVIE Samir
2023 Journey to Bethlehem MOVIE Gaspar
2023 Shazam! Fury of the Gods MOVIE Docent
2023 Shazam! Fury of the Gods MOVIE Jamil (uncredited)

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