Adhir Kalyan Biography
Adhir Kalyan is a South African actor who was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He is noted for his role as Timmy in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement. His mother, Santosh Vinita “Sandy” Kalyan, is a member of Parliament in the South African National Assembly, where she represents the Democratic Alliance.
Kalyan completed his schooling at Marklands in Durban. Prior to moving abroad, Kalyan performed in a number of productions in South Africa, including theatrical adaptations of Charles Dickens’s Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, an adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s The Ground Beneath Her Feet, as well as the classic Shakespearean play Macbeth.
Adhir Kalyan Age
Kalyan is 37 years old as of 2020, he was born on 4 August 1983, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on August 4 every year, and his birth sign is Leo.
Adhir Kalyan Height
Kalyan stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Adhir Kalyan Weight
Kalyan has a weight of 65 kg or 143 lbs.
Adhir Kalyan Education
Kalyan finished his schooling at Marklands in Durban. Before moving abroad, he performed in a number of productions in South Africa, including theatrical adaptations of Charles Dickens’s Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, an adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s The Ground Beneath Her Feet as well as the classical Shakespearean play Macbeth.
Adhir Kalyan Family
Kalyan was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, to an Indian South African family. His mother is known as Santosh Vinita “Sandy” Kalyan, was a member of Parliament in the South African National Assembly, where she represented the Democratic Alliance.
Adhir Kalyan Wife
Kalyan is married to Emily Wilson of General Hospital on 1 October 2016, in Palm Springs, California. In April 2015, Wilson announced her engagement to Kalyan, of Rules of Engagement. It not publicly known whether the couple has any children.
Adhir Kalyan Wife Emily Wilson Age
Emily Wilson is 36 years old as of 2021, she was born on 28 May 1985, in Westminster, Colorado, United States. She celebrates her birthday on May 28 every year.
Adhir Kalyan Net Worth
Kalyan has a net worth of $6 million as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, Kalyan has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Adhir Kalyan Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Adhir.
Adhir Kalyan Wiki
- Full Names: Adhir Kalyan
- Popular As: South African actor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African/Asian
- Religion: Hinduism.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Adhir Kalyan Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 37 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 4 August 1983
- Place of Birth: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Birthday: August 4
Adhir Kalyan Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches
- Weight: 65 kg or 143 lbs
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Kalyan Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Jitendra Kalyan
- Mother: Sandy Kalyan
- Siblings (Sisters): Kirthi Kaylan
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Emily Wilson
Kalyan Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $6 Million as of 2020.
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor
Adhir Kalyan House and Cars
- Place of living: SA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Adhir Kalyan Career
Kalyan moved to Lenasia South to pursue his acting career where he gained roles in the BBC series Holby City (series 8) as Arjmand Younis, in Spooks (series 5), and on the Irish network RTÉ One in Fair City as Ramal Kirmani in the year 2005. Kalyan also perfomed in a number of independent films.
Kalyan starred in the short-lived American CW Television Network sitcom Aliens in America, as a foreign exchange student from Pakistan living with a Wisconsin family. He portrayed recurring characters in the fifth season of the cable show Nip/Tuck and in the third season of the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement, becoming a series regular in the latter’s fourth season.
In the year 2009, Kalyan appeared in the film Paul Blart: Mall Cop as Pahud, a teenager who admired his girlfriend Parisa, in Up in the Air as a fired employee, and in the cheerleader comedy Fired Up. In the year 2010, he appeared in Youth in Revolt as well as in the year 2011, he appeared in a minor role in No Strings Attached.
In late 2015, he started starring in the Fox science fiction crime drama Second Chance. Kalyan was cast to portray Afghan interpreter Awalmir (“Al”), the main protagonist in the CBS sitcom United States of Al in December 2019. The sitcom premiered on 1 April 2021 surrounded by controversy.
Released to mostly negative reviews, the United States of Al as well as its makers were criticized for the show’s humor, use of antiquated tropes, and in particular, critics called out the casting of a South-African-born Indian actor to play an Afghan lead and his use of an inauthentic accent.
Adhir Kalyan Movies
- Chemical Hearts (2020)
- Chemical Hearts 2020
- A Nice Girl Like You (2020)
- A Nice Girl Like You 2020
- Fired Up! (2009)
- Fired Up! 2009
- Youth in Revolt (2009)
- Youth in Revolt 2009
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2009
- No Strings Attached (2011)
- No Strings Attached 2011
- High School (2010)
- High School 2010
Adhir Kalyan TV shows
- Rules of Engagement (2007 – 2013)
- Rules of Engagement
2007 – 2013 - Second Chance (2016)
- Second Chance
2016 - Aliens in America (2007 – 2008)
- Aliens in America 2007 – 2008
Frequently Asked Questions About Adhir Kalyan
Who is Adhir Kalyan?
Adhir Kalyan is a famous actor, noted for his role as Timmy in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement. He is noted for his role as Timmy in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement. His mother, Santosh Vinita “Sandy” Kalyan, is a member of Parliament in the South African National Assembly, where she represents the Democratic Alliance.
How old is Kalyan?
Kalyan is a South African national born on 4 August 1983 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
How tall is Kalyan?
Kalyan stands at a height of 1.73 m.
Is Kalyan married?
Kalyan is married to his wife actress Emily Wilson of General Hospital on October 1, 2016, in Palm Springs, California.
How much is Kalyan worth?
Kalyan has an approximate net worth of $6 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Kalyan live?
Because of security reasons, Adhir has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Kalyan dead or alive?
Kalyan is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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