Sanjit De Silva (born 31 October 1976) is a Sri Lankan actor and
director who is known for his roles in The Company Men and American
Desi.De Silva was born in Colombo and graduated from New York
University's Tisch School of the Arts.De Silva appeared in his first
television series, American Desi, in the role of Chandu. In 2005 he
appeared as a doctor in Jonny Zero and Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit. De Silva has also appeared in several Law & Order franchises,
where he appeared as Ali Mohammed in season 17, episode 15: "Melting
Pot". In 2013, he directed his first film Time After where he received
funds from Kickstarter with over 200 backers for the film.In 2016, De
Silva appeared in Thomas Kail's production of the world premiere of
Dry Powder at The Public Theater in New York City opposite Hank
Azaria, Claire Danes and John Krasinski. In Summer of 2016, De Silva
performed at New York's Shakespeare in the Park in Troilus and
Cressida. He also appeared in TV commercials on behalf of Shakespeare
in the Park.
director who is known for his roles in The Company Men and American
Desi.De Silva was born in Colombo and graduated from New York
University's Tisch School of the Arts.De Silva appeared in his first
television series, American Desi, in the role of Chandu. In 2005 he
appeared as a doctor in Jonny Zero and Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit. De Silva has also appeared in several Law & Order franchises,
where he appeared as Ali Mohammed in season 17, episode 15: "Melting
Pot". In 2013, he directed his first film Time After where he received
funds from Kickstarter with over 200 backers for the film.In 2016, De
Silva appeared in Thomas Kail's production of the world premiere of
Dry Powder at The Public Theater in New York City opposite Hank
Azaria, Claire Danes and John Krasinski. In Summer of 2016, De Silva
performed at New York's Shakespeare in the Park in Troilus and
Cressida. He also appeared in TV commercials on behalf of Shakespeare
in the Park.
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