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Karan Brar Biography
Birth Name:Karan Brar
Birth Place:Redmond, Washington, United States
Profession Actor, Director
Fast Facts
- While living in Seattle, he volunteered at his local church
- Won three Young Artist Awards for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" in 2011, "Jessie" in 2012 and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" in 2013
- Studied at the John Robert Powers and Patti Kalles acting workshops
- Best known for playing Chirag Gupta in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" film series and Ravi Ross in "Jessie․"
- Appeared in commercials for Shell Gasoline and the Committee for Children
- His interests include collecting comic books, hiking, swimming and watching old movies
Awards
- 2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor: winner
- 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
- 2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
- 2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
- 2014Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program: nominated
- 2018Young Entertainer Award-Best Young Ensemble - Television Series: winner
- 2019Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
- 2020Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated