Roger Narayan is an award-winning Actor working in Los Angeles. A critically acclaimed and versatile actor, he has worked in a variety of genres from Romantic Dramas to Quirky Comedies to Thrillers to Children's Films and in varied media like Film, Theater, TV and Radio. He has starred in Lead roles in numerous Films and in Theater. Roger is considered very photogenic both on Camera and in Print.
Roger was raised on 3 different continents North America, Asia and Africa and has traveled around the world. His varied experiences with different peoples and cultures have given him an appreciation for the universality and fragility of human emotions, while also reaffirming the beauty and resilience of the human spirit. He is able to draw on his varied experiences, to powerfully portray his characters, both on Camera and on Stage bringing rich and new perspectives and depth to his Acting.
Roger recently worked on a Videogame based on the smash-hit TV Series "24" (w/ Kiefer Sutherland) which releases worldwise in October 2006. Roger also worked with the rapper Sticky Fingaz on his film "Caught on Tape".
Roger's film "Toybox" (genre: Drama) premiered as a Cable Movie on Los Angeles Cable and has had numerous reruns. His film "All the Headlines" (genre: Romantic Comedy) where he plays the Romantic Lead was an official selection at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival in 2005. Roger's film "To Kill A Nightingale" (genre: Dramedy) premiered at the Roxie Cinema in San Francisco as part of the 48H Film Festival in 2004.
Roger's National Commercial for Discovery Travel started airing in March 2006 - in this he plays an Indian Guru with tongue piercings, body ash tattoos, meditating in a trance - promoting travel to India. Roger's Commercial for Nestle's Butterfinger has gathered rave reviews from viewers and has gotten close to 75,000 hits online to date. See it here. Its the Commercial titled "Welcome to the Call Center".
Roger attained somewhat of a celebrity status when he was selected as a Regional Finalist in Mr.India 2006 (similar to Star Search in India). Roger is a Titleholder in "Mr.India California 2004" that he won for his Acting Talent and Personality in Los Angeles receiving great acclaim for his Acting piece in the Talent segment. Roger was also a Finalist in Mr.India America 2005.
Roger is an early Recurring Lead on the weekly Radio Talk Show "Good Morning Monterey" and plays the role of Swami Hollywood (A light-hearted name concocted from Roger's Acting and Spiritual interests). Here Roger and Dr.Bro take a lighter shot at life and the world around us. Wanna listen in? Well, tune into 1080AM KSCO Santa Cruz every Tuesday morning at 7.10am. Listen to the Audio Stream here
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February 2008
Roger joins the Improv Group Consenting Adults
January 2008
National Network Commercial for Comcast
Roger shot a National Network Commercial for Comcast that will start airing February.
August 2007
Regional Commercial for Halifax Hospitals
Roger shot a funny commercial for Halifax Hospitals in Florida.
June 2007
American Bodyshop on Comedy Central
Roger plays the funny role of a Server in Comedy Central's workplace comedy American Bodyshop.
May 2007
Celebrity Judge at Miss American Queen Pageant
Roger was a Celebrity Judge at the Miss American Queen Pageant at the Handlery Resort in San Diego, California.
iCarly on on Nickelodeon
Roger
plays the hilarious role of a Dental Patient, look for his repertoire
of mimicry and sound effects that he did here, this is a laugh a minute
episode not to miss.
April 2007
Blue Cross/Highmark National Commercial
Roger's
National Commercial for Highmark/Blue Cross is now on-air as a Network
national spot. Look for the cool camera move in this one.
March 2007
"24" Video Game in Stores
Roger played the role of an Iraqi Doctor in the "24" Video Game from Pressman Toys. TVHeaven Link
February 2007
Mystery ER on Discovery Health
Roger plays a Guest Starring role as an Immunologist in Mystery ER on Discovery Health.
December 2006
Roger directs 2nd Film in India and the US
Roger directed his second film shooting in India and the US
November 2006
Knights with Emmy-Winning Producers of Amazing Race
Roger has finished shooting part of a pilot with Producers of the Amazing Race.
September 2006
Quest of Alchemy
Roger
wrapped shooting in the role of the Spiritual Guide "Nalla" in the Sci
Fi Thriller "Quest of Alchemy" where he guides a team of Scientific
investigators to the potion of God. Its replete with Green Screen work
and Animation to include Aliens, Spaceships, Dinosaurs and King Cobras.
Roger in National Commercial for Discovery Travel
Roger's
Discovery Travel National started airing March 26th. If you can't
recognize him right away that's because he is the Indian Guru with
piercings meditating in a trance in the grove.
Roger shoots "24" Video Game
Roger
got to act in the "24" Video Game which will be released worldwide in
October and is based on the hit TV Show "24" along with Kiefer
Sutherland.
Roger in Nestle Commercial for Butterfinger
Roger just wrapped shooting for a fun commercial for Nestle's Butterfinger
Roger is MR.INDIA 2006 REGIONAL FINALIST (Star Search equivalent in India)
Roger
is a Regional Finalist in the Grasim Mr.India pageant that showcases
personality and talent. Roger's acting piece was greatly commended by
the press and entertainment industry celebrities.
Official Selection at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Roger played the Male Lead role in the film "All the Headlines" that is
now an Official Selection at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival. It
is an innocent comedy where a neighbor builds a robot to fetch his
neighbor's newspaper and thus win her heart. Georgia loves us. Yes!
Roger gives voice to Cheepak Dhopra in A-List
Roger does a hilarious spoof on the voice of Deepak Chopra for the film
A-List starring Sally Kirkland (Golden Globe Winner and Oscar Nominee
for "Anna"), David Carradine, Daphne Zuniga (ABC's "Beautiful People",
NBC's "American Dream").
Roger in Lead Role in the film "Toy Box"
Roger started work on the macabre drama "Toy Box" and plays a Lead Role
in this film that is slated to show on LA Channel 36 (Comcast/Dish
Network) and UCTV. Watch this space for updates on exact broadcast
times.
Roger workshops with Footsbarn Theater Company, France
Roger had the wonderful opportunity to workshop with a French Theater
Company Footsbarn Theater and got to work with a variety of Theater
members honing his skills ranging from Japanese Dance to Voice to Stage
Combat.
Roger Semi-Finalist at Gladrags Megamodel Manhunt 2005 in India
Roger was a Zonal Semi-Finalist at the Gladrgas Megamodel Manhunt 2005
in Bangalore, India. Gladrags is a highly acclaimed fashion magazine
and the Megamodel Manhunt is a very reputed Model Contest for upcoming
and promising faces and talent for Bollywood.
Roger Finalist at the Mr.India America 2005 Pageant
Roger was a Finalist in the Mr.India America 2005 Pageant on April 9 in
San Francisco. His Acting piece that he chose to do for his talent was
adapted and performed originally and received great acclaim from
several Hollywood attendees.
Roger Runway Models for Bollywood Designer Reza Sheriffi Roger Runway Modeled for Bollywood Designer Reza Sheriffi (of Bollywood fame for Devdas).
Proceeds of the Designer Charity Auction supports Culture and the Arts.
Bollywood Film Stars Shabana Azmi and Suneil Shetty were Celebrity
guests.
Roger was invited to be the MC at the Diwali Festival 2004 at the Shoreline Amphitheater
Roger was the Master of
Ceremonies at the Diwali Festival 2004 at the Shoreline Amphitheater.
Bollywood Celebrity Singers Jaspinder Narula and Sukhwinder Singh
performed to a crowd of several thousands.
Roger in Warner Brothers Movie "Otherwise Engaged" starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Aniston Roger worked in the Warner Brothers Film "Otherwise Engaged"
starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Aniston. The movie is slated for
release in April 2005 by Warner Brothers Studios and directed by Rob
Reiner (When Harry met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle).
Roger worked on the new Sprint Commercial for National TV Roger completed work on a new Sprint Commercial for TV with the Sprint "Trenchcoat Guy".
Roger in National TV Commercial for the 2004 Presidential Elections Roger worked on a National TV Commercial for this year's Presidential Elections urging youth to come out and vote.
Roger Runway Models for Reebok in Union Square, San Francisco
Roger blazed the runway for Reebok's new G-Unit shoes at the acclaimed
Traffic Fashion Show in Union Square, San Francisco's Fashion District.
Roger Models for Loreal's Redken 5th Avenue NYC Roger modeled for Loreal's Redken 5th Avenue NYC at the Maly's Stylists Fashion Convention at the San Jose Convention Center.
Roger in ZEE TV Commercial for Chaat Cafe Restaurant Chain Roger worked
on a National TV Commercial for Chaat Cafe Restaurants. This commercial
is Bollywood in style, replete with a jingle, drama, pretty women,
kids, fun, comedy, you name it. This commercial started airing
this Summer and runs several times daily on ZEE TV International
Channel.
Roger wins Pageant & Title "MR.INDIA CALIFORNIA 2004" 1st runner-up Roger
won the Pageant and Title of "MR.INDIA CALIFORNIA 2004" 1st runner up
at a Pageant in Hollywood. Several Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities
were present as both Judges and Guests. Roger would like to thank
everyone who supported him for the Pageant, especially his family and
his friends Ali and Tim.
Roger on "Dr.Bro's Talk Show" on KSCO Santa Cruz Where: KSCO 1080 AM Santa Cruz When: Tuesday Mornings 7.10 am
Roger appears as the Comedic Swami Hollywood in the Radio Talk Show
segment with Dr.Bro to discuss Politics, Farce, Life and Facetiousness
in a lighter vein.
Roger invited to be Judge and MC at Bridal Showcase Where: Taj Theater, India Community Center When: October 3, 2004 9am-5pm Roger was invited to be a Judge and MC at the Bridal Showcase Competition. Roger had the honor of receiving and escorting Hon. Jose´Esteves the Mayor of the City of Milpitas.
Roger Models for Steve Madden and Hieros at SF Fashion Week
Roger blazed the Runway at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater in San
Francisco as part of the SF Fashion Week. Roger modeled for Hieros
featuring casual street wear for men and for Steve Madden who
makes Designer shoes for men. It was an evening of Fashion, Style
and Fun. There was a lot of cheering and flirting as Roger blazed the
runway in his Bright Red Designer Shirt, Special-cut Blue Jeans, Navy
Blue Jacket and designer Steve Madden Shoes.
Premiere of Roger's Comedy Movie To Kill A Nightingale When: Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 7pm Where: Roxie Cinema, San Francisco
Tickets: $7 at the Box Office
Roger played the role of a Scientist in this film which premiered at
the 48 Hour Film Festival in San Francisco.
Roger wraps Filming for the Romantic Drama 136 Oceanfront
Roger wrapped filming for 136 Ocean Front with Japanese Director Shin
Sugama. Roger played the Male Lead Role of Sid in this Romantic Drama
of a man who meets a girl who has been through a surfing accident and
lost her long-term memory.
Roger wraps Filming for Comedy Film Brainfart
Roger wrapped filming for the Comedy Brainfart, in which he played the
Male Supporting role of the stoner friend and confidante to the Lead,
who has hallucinations in the process of turning in his Finals in
College.
Roger on Telemundo Channel 48 Roger appeared on the TV program Al Mediodia
on Telemundo Channel 48 that broadcasts both in the US and in Latin and
South America as a Summer Fashion Model and modeled the chic, "in"
styles for Summer 2004 replete with flip-flops!
Roger MCs Dance n Muzik Show for Naach Dance Company
Roger was invited to be the Master of Ceremonies at the Dance n Muzik
Show for Naach Dance Company at the Chabot Perfomring Arts Theater.
This was a fundraiser to support the education of children in third
world countries.
Roger Runway Models Avirex, Meoshe in Union Square, San Francisco Roger
blazed the runway at the acclaimed Fashion Show "Fashion on the Square"
in Union Square, San Francisco's Fashion District. Roger modeled for
leading Bay Area designers Avirex and Meoshe.
Roger MCs Dance Showcase for India Community Center Where: Taj Theater, India Community Center When: Sunday September 26, 2004 at 2.00 pm
Roger has regularly been invited to be the Master of Ceremonies at the
Dance Showcase for the India Community Center and was the MC for the
Summer Showcase at the Taj Theater.
Roger in Music Video for the Heavy Metal Band A Band Called Pain Roger acted as a Dancer and Patron in the new Music Video for the Heavy Metal Band "A Band Called Pain".
Roger Runway Models for Blu Jean Sunday
Roger blazed the runway for the acclaimed Fashion Show Blu Jean Sunday
at San Francisco's happening Party location Space 550.
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