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Deep Roy
★ Acting

Deep Roy

Born 1949 · Nairobi, Kenya · Active 1963–2025

Born Mohinder Purba in Kenya, Deep Roy is an actor and puppeteer who has carved out a niche in cult cinema. He gained prominence in the 1980s with his memorable role in Flash Gordon (1980), where his unique physicality brought a distinctive flair to the film's fantastical elements. Roy also appears in Alien from L.A. (1988), showcasing his ability to navigate the quirky landscapes of science fiction and comedy. His work in these films positions him as a notable figure in the realm of cult and exploitation cinema.

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Alien from L.A.

Alien from L.A.

1988 ★ 3.2
as Mambino

When her archaeologist father disappears on an expedition, Wanda sets out to look for him. What she finds is a secret underground world, where no one believes in life on the surface and where she and her father are taken for spies.

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Filmography

65 credits
2020s 4 credits
2025
TV ★ 10.0
2024
Movie ★ 7.0
2022
In Search of Tomorrow as Self - Interviewee
Movie ★ 6.6
2021
Movie
2010s 7 credits
2017
Movie ★ 5.7
2016
Movie ★ 6.8
2014
Mantervention as Massage Dad
Movie ★ 4.7
2013
Movie ★ 3.4
2013
Movie ★ 7.3
2012
Zambezia as Mushana (voice)
Movie ★ 6.2
2011
The Ballad of Sandeep as Sandeep Majumdar
Movie
2000s 11 credits
2009
Star Trek as Keenser
Movie ★ 7.4
2009
Movie ★ 6.2
2009
TV ★ 7.4
2007
Heckler as Self
Movie ★ 5.9
2005
Movie ★ 7.0
2005
Corpse Bride as General Bonesapart (voice)
Movie ★ 7.6
2003
Big Fish as Mr. Soggybottom
Movie ★ 7.8
2003
The Haunted Mansion as Hitchhiking Ghost
Movie ★ 5.7
2001
Planet of the Apes as Gorilla Kid / Thade's Niece
Movie ★ 5.8
2000
Movie ★ 6.8
1990s 7 credits
1998
Jane Austen's Mafia! as Small Hitman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1998
Blood Games as Avatar
Movie
1994
Return of the Ewok as Droopy McCool
Movie ★ 4.5
1993
Freaked as George Ramirez #3
Movie ★ 6.1
1993
The X-Files as Beggar Man
TV ★ 8.4
1991
Movie ★ 4.5
1990
Disturbed as Marty
Movie ★ 4.8
1980s 10 credits
1989
Lethal Woman as Grizabella
Movie ★ 3.8
1988
Movie ★ 3.4
1987
Movie ★ 3.6
1985
Return to Oz as Tin Man
Movie ★ 6.7
1984
Movie ★ 7.2
1984
Lorca and the Outlaws as Grid' not 'Kid
Movie ★ 4.0
1983
Return of the Jedi as Droopy McCool
Movie ★ 7.9
1982
The Dark Crystal as Additional Performer
Movie ★ 7.1
1980
Flash Gordon as Princess Aura's Pet
Movie ★ 6.2
1970s 10 credits
1979
Roots of Evil as Van Bullock
Movie ★ 4.7
1979
Movie ★ 5.8
1978
Movie ★ 5.1
1978
Blake's 7 as Decima
TV ★ 7.3
1978
Blake's 7 as The Klute
TV ★ 7.3
1978
Blake's 7 as Moloch (voice)
TV ★ 7.3
1977
Movie ★ 8.1
1977
Movie ★ 2.0
1976
Movie ★ 6.9
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1960s 1 credit
1963
Doctor Who as Mr. Sin
TV ★ 7.9
s 1 credit
Crew Credits
2000s 3 credits
2009
The Unborn Stunt Double
Movie ★ 5.2
2003
Movie ★ 4.9
2000
The Kid Stunts
Movie ★ 6.8
1990s 9 credits
1998
Movie ★ 6.1
1997
Movie ★ 6.1
1996
Movie ★ 6.0
1996
Matilda Stunts
Movie ★ 7.2
1995
Movie ★ 6.0
1994
Movie ★ 6.5
1994
Movie ★ 6.8
1993
Movie ★ 5.6
1991
Hook Stunts
Movie ★ 6.8
1980s 1 credit
1980
Movie ★ 8.4
1970s 1 credit
1978
TV ★ 7.3