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BIO

He is known for his film roles including Pitch Perfect (2012), Game Over, Man! (2018), Blindspotting (2018), Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019), The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), Free Guy (2021), Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021), and World's Best (2023). His television roles include The Mindy Project, White Famous, Never Have I Ever, and Ghosts. He recently appeared in the Hulu limited series The Dropout (2022).



He made his Broadway debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda's improvisational hip-hop show Freestyle Love Supreme in 2019.

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STAGE CREDITS

Freestyle Love Supreme Freestyle Love Supreme
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Performer
Freestyle Love Supreme Freestyle Love Supreme
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production at Greenwich House Theater, 2019
Modern Terrorism, or They Who Want to Kill Us And How We Learn To Love Them Modern Terrorism, or They Who Want to Kill Us And How We Learn To Love Them
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
The Me Nobody Knows
[New York]
Reading, 2005

Movies

Spinning Into Butter
[ 2007 ] Nick
Rocket Science
[ 2007 ] Ram
Last Call
[ 2008 ] Nikh
Northeast
[ 2011 ] Roger
How to Score Your Life
[ 2012 ] Beatards
Pitch Perfect
[ 2012 ] Donald
Million Dollar Arm
[ 2014 ] writer
Freaks of Nature
[ 2015 ] Parminder
Ride Along 2
[ 2016 ] Amir
Barbershop: The Next Cut
[ 2016 ] Raja
Basmati Blues
[ 2017 ] Rajit
Game Over, Man!
[ 2018 ] Bae Awadi
Blindspotting
[ 2018 ] Rin
Brittany Runs a Marathon
[ 2019 ] Jern
Godmothered
[ 2020 ] Grant
The Broken Hearts Gallery
[ 2020 ] Max Vora
Mulan
[ 2020 ] Skatch
Free Guy
[ 2021 ] Mouser
Tom & Jerry
[ 2021 ] Real Estate Rat
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Todd
Marry Me
[ 2022 ] Coach Manny
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
[ 2022 ] Orson
World's Best
[ 2023 ] Suresh
The Book of Jobs
[ 2024 ] Mr. Shine
My Dead Friend Zoe
[ 2024 ] Alex

TV Shows

Force Grey
Hitch
Ghosts
Jay Arondekar, Jay
Mira, Royal Detective
Chikku, Uncle, Engineer
Never Have I Ever
Manish Kulkarni
The Mindy Project
Rishi Lahiri
Avatar: The Last Airbender
King Bumi
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2024 ] Anand
Ghosts
[ 2021-2025 ] Jay Arondekar
Superkitties
[ 2023-2025 ] Champster Glamster (voice)
Wayne Brady's What If with Jonathan Mangum
[ 2025-2025 ] Utkarsh
Ghosts
[ 2021-2025 ] Jay Arondekar
Running Point
[ 2025-2025 ] Malkeet Dasari
Critical Role Abridged
[ 2024-2025 ] Bor'Dor Dog'Son

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Utkarsh Ambudkar, Animals Out of Paper

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Photos: Matt Bomer, Utkarsh Ambudkar and More at BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN
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Geffen Playhouse raised vital funds for the theater’s education, community engagement and artistic initiatives at its signature Backstage at the Geffen annual fundraiser. See photos!
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by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

Aura Entertainment has acquired the fearless and laugh-out-loud sex-ed comedy Doin’ It, produced and co-written by its star Lilly Singh in her first leading feature film role.
Video: Auli'i Cravalho Discusses Themes of Self-Acceptance in LULU IS A RHINOCEROS on Photo
Video: Auli'i Cravalho Discusses Themes of Self-Acceptance in LULU IS A RHINOCEROS on CBS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, the new animated musical special starring Auli'i Cravalho, is now on Apple TV+. To discuss the project, the performer recently visited CBS Mornings, opening up about what drew her to the character of Lulu, the themes of the special, and more. Watch the interview now!
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by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
Video Exclusive: Alex Newell and Auli’i Cravalho 'Start the Day' on LULU IS A RHINO Photo
Video Exclusive: Alex Newell and Auli’i Cravalho 'Start the Day' on LULU IS A RHINOCEROS
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025

Check out an exclusive new clip from Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, the upcoming musical special based on the children’s book by Jason and Allison Flom. The newly released clip features the upbeat ensemble number “Start the Day,” performed by Alex Newell and Auli’i Cravalho.
Exclusive: Auli’i Cravalho Talks Bringing Lulu to Life in New Musical Special Photo
Exclusive: Auli’i Cravalho Talks Bringing Lulu to Life in New Musical Special
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

Auli’i Cravalho is starring in the new musical special Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, and BroadwayWorld caught up with the performer to discuss its important themes, her love of voice acting, and what's next.
Video: Auliʻi Cravalho Performs 'Good Morning, Beautiful You' in LULU IS A RHINOCER Photo
Video: Auliʻi Cravalho Performs 'Good Morning, Beautiful You' in LULU IS A RHINOCEROS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the all-new family musical special, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, featuring Auliʻi Cravalho as Lulu. Watch it now!
Video: Watch the Trailer for LULU IS A RHINOCEROS Feat. Auli’i Cravalho & More Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer for LULU IS A RHINOCEROS Feat. Auli’i Cravalho & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

Apple has just released the trailer for Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, the new musical special featuring Broadway alums Auli’i Cravalho, Alex Newell, Dulé Hill, and Utkarsh Ambudkar. Watch it now!
Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson & More Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at Town Hall Photo
Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson & More Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at Town Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2025

The Town Hall just announced an expanding roster of legendary artists for its inaugural Spring Shout benefit concert honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda, taking place Monday, May 19. We have the full lineup here!
Auli’i Cravalho, Alex Newell, & More to Star in Apple TV+ Kids Special LULU IS A Photo
Auli’i Cravalho, Alex Newell, & More to Star in Apple TV+ Kids Special LULU IS A RHINOCEROS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

Broadway alums Auli’i Cravalho, Alex Newell, Dulé Hill, and Utkarsh Ambudkar are lending their voices to an all-new family musical special for kids from Apple TV+, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros.
44th College Television Awards Winners Unveiled Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

The Television Academy Foundation has unveiled the 44th College Television Awards winners, which recognize and reward excellence in student-produced programs from colleges nationwide.
Freestyle Love Supreme Adds Performance At The Gramercy Theatre Photo
Freestyle Love Supreme Adds Performance At The Gramercy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Due to popular demand, Freestyle Love Supreme has added a late-night performance at the Gramercy Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
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THE WHITE LOTUS, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY And OUTER BANKS STARS Among Presenters For 44th College Television Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

The Television Academy Foundation has announced celebrity presenters for the 44th College Television Awards. The awards ceremony, celebrating the best in student-produced television programs from colleges and universities nationwide, will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Television Academy's Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California.
James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Join FREESTYLE LOV Photo
James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Join FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Freestyle Love Supreme will welcome Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart and Grammy Award Winner and Tony Nominee Christopher Jackson and actor, rapper and singer Utkarsh Ambudkar to be featured on the mic at their upcoming shows. Learn more!
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Utkarsh Ambudkar been in?

Utkarsh Ambudkar has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Utkarsh Ambudkar been in?

Utkarsh Ambudkar has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Utkarsh Ambudkar been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Animals Out of Paper.

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