Education: Syracuse University, graduated; trained for the stage at Beverly Hills Playhouse, Beverly Hills, CA.
Addresses:
Agent—Henderson/Hogan/McCabe, 247 South Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
Career:
Actress, comedian, and voice performer. Foxy, Fine & Funny (comedy troupe), member of company; improvisational comic (with others) at such clubs as Comedy Store, Underground Improv, and Upfront Comedy Theatre; appeared in commercials for Checkers and Rally's restaurants, Kraft foods, Sears department stores, and other products.
CREDITS
Television Appearances; Series:
Bonnie, a recurring role, The West Wing, NBC, 1999-2003.
Television Appearances; Movies:
Hostess, Nothing but the Truth, CBS, 1995.
Rhonda Reese, Judgment Day, HBO, 1999.
Cheryl Reed, Dancing in September, HBO, 2000.
Silvia Penniman, Little Richard, NBC, 2000.
Brenda Brass, Something to Sing About, syndicated, 2000.
Vikki, Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs, Black Entertainment Television, 2005.
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Devikh Parikh was born on Novemvber 3, 1966 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is known for her iconic roles in The West Wing and Resurrection Boulevard. She is also known for making guest appearances on shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and The Parkers. Her experience in acting has expanded enough to land her a series on Oprah’s OWN network with her newest show, The Kings of Napa. At 55, Devika Parikh continues her career and remains highly influential in the field of acting.
Early Life
Devika Parikh was born on November 3, 1966 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was born to parents from different ethnic backgrounds. Her mother was of African descent and her father came from urban Mumbai. Devika Parikh took great pride in her heritage and knew the origins of her first name. Devika Parikh is Sanskrit for “little goddess,” and that was something that allowed her a good boost in life. She saw it as an opportunity to make something of herself early on.
Early Education and Career
Shortly after her birth, Devikh Parikh moved with her parents to Gai
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Devika Parikh
American actress
Devika Parikh
Parikh in 2000
Born
(1966-11-03) November 3, 1966 (age 58)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1991–present
Height
1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Devika Parikh (born November 3, 1966) is an American actress, best known for her recurring role as Bonnie in the NBC political drama series The West Wing from 1999 to 2003.[1]
Life and career
Parikh was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to a Gujarati Indian immigrant father from Mumbai and an African American mother.[2] She was raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland[2] and received a degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University.[2]
Parikh has worked in television, advertisements, film, voice work and theatre. She has also performed sketch comedy/improvisation with groups at the Comedy Store, the Upfront Comedy Theatre and the Underground Improv. She has had recurring roles on television shows such as NBC's drama series The West Wing; Fox's series 24; and S