Introduction
Manoj Sood (born May 5, 1962) is an Indo-Canadian film and television actor.
Life and career
Manoj Sood was born in Mombasa, Kenya, to Hindu parents, Dr. B. K. Sood and Narindar Sood.
He immigrated with his family to Canada in 1964, growing up in Calgary before studying film at St. Michaels University School in Victoria, British Columbia.
Sood entered the entertainment world in 1994, landing a supporting role in an American movie the week after his first audition. His only acting experience until the role had been from his acting classes.
Since then, Sood has been a regular performer in television and feature film productions. Most notably, he portrayed the leading role of conservative Muslim father, Baber Siddiqui in the popular CBC sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie, which aired for six seasons. Other television appearances include Da Vinci's Inquest, The Dead Zone, Romeo! and Dead Like Me.
Sood has acted in films such as Romeo Must Die, Rat Race, Meltdown, Watchmen and Repeaters.
Recent credits include the Brad Bird film Tomorrowland and appearances in the television series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, Continuum and Supernatural.
Manoj recently finished working on the final season of Salvation and is currently filming the new TNT/Netflix series Snowpiercer.
Personal life
Sood is the brother of actress Veena Sood and the cousin of musician, Ashwin Sood. He has a son, Kama L. Sood who is a filmmaker.
Sood is an avid fly fisherman. He is also a passionate amateur astronomer.
He has spoken out against the sexual exploitation of children at home and abroad for the advocacy group Beyond Borders.