Kavi Raz is a multifaceted individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry as an actor, producer, writer, and director. With a career spanning decades, he has consistently pushed boundaries and explored new avenues, earning numerous accolades along the way.
Raz's journey in Hollywood began with a groundbreaking role as the first actor of Indian descent to appear in a major TV series as a regular character. His portrayal of Doctor Vijay Kochar in the award-winning medical drama "St. Elsewhere" on NBC, which aired in the early to mid-1980s, was a significant milestone in his career. Working alongside esteemed actors such as Denzel Washington, Ed Begley, David Morris, William Daniels, Ed Flanders, and Norman Lloyd, Raz credits this experience as a valuable learning opportunity.
Since then, Raz has appeared in hundreds of TV shows, films, and plays, solidifying his status as a versatile and accomplished actor. In addition to his acting career, Raz is the founder and artistic director of Wandering Players Theater Company, a testament to his passion for the performing arts.
Raz's creative pursuits extend beyond acting, as he has also ventured into writing, producing, and directing. His most recent project, "The Black Prince," which he wrote and directed, has received widespread acclaim. Moreover, he has captained the US national field hockey team and narrowly missed competing in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics due to his busy shooting schedule at the time.
Raz's love for soccer is evident in his writing and directing of "Barefoot Warriors," a film inspired by a true story and based on the sport. He is also an accomplished soccer player, and his companies, Kavi Raz Studios and K R Films Hollywood, are actively engaged in producing films and short-form series content in Hollywood, Bollywood, and Pollywood (Punjabi film industry of Punjab, India).
