Biography
Mahadeo Shivraj is a Guyanese actor, director and producer. Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, he began his acting career in 1987 at the National Cultural Center in Georgetown. He has acted in more than 90 plays and directed more than 30 in Guyana and New York. He migrated to the United States in the 1990s.
Shivraj has appeared in numerous films and television series. His credits include the role of Cabbie in The Smurfs (2011), Uber Driver in Good Time (2017), Javid in The Americans (2014), Dr Ramusami in Master of None (2015), and Hot Dog Vendor in 30 Rock (2006) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015). He has also worked on later projects such as Poker Face (2023) and New Amsterdam (2018).
In addition to acting, Shivraj has directed and produced several films filmed in Guyana, including Till I Find a Place (2010), Brown Sugar Too Bitter for Me (2013) and Forgotten Promise (2014). He has received awards including the Golden Arrowhead of Distinction for service and humanitarian work, and best actor and set design awards at Guyana's National Drama Festival.
