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Dev Patel
Oct 14, 2026 2:08 AM

  Born: April 23, 1990, London, England (Show more) Dev Patel (born April 23, 1990, London, England) is a multifaceted English actor of Indian descent who rose to international fame after starring in Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and has continued to enjoy an award-winning film career. Patel was born and raised in Harrow, an outer borough of London. His parents, of Gujarati descent, immigrated to England from Kenya. His mother, Anita, was a care worker, and his father, Raj, worked in information technology. Growing up, Dev practiced tae kwon do and other martial arts and competed in championship events. His earliest foray into acting was at age 11 when he ...(100 of 604 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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