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Parvesh Cheena

Parvesh Cheena

Actor, also writer · Born July 22, 1979 (47) · Elk Grove, Illinois

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Parvesh Singh Cheena (born July 22, 1979 in Elk Grove, Illinois) is an American character actor. He currently plays Gupta in the NBC Universal TV series Outsourced. Cheena grew up in Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and went to Waubonsie Valley High School. He studied musical theatre at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Parvesh Cheena, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 22, 1979 (47)
From
Elk Grove, Illinois
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
68 on MovieCove · 92 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 37% in 30 days

What are Parvesh Cheena's films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Self
26%
Society
16%
Power
5%
Survival
4%
Morality
4%
Ideas
2%
Friendship9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 6
Shapeshifter
1 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
14
Absurd
10
Warm
7
Hopeful
8
Tense
5
Other
15

How their films linger

Feel-good14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Parvesh Cheena's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 58 of their 68 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Parvesh Cheena's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

92 credits, 68 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Descendent(2025)

    as Principal Kakkar

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Poreless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Arif

  • Spermicide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • StuGo(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Flounder Mutant (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Carefully Taught (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Sometimes I Think About Dying(2023)

    as Garrett

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Frasier(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Sharma · as Provost Sharma

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • The Sperm Bank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Doctor

  • History of the World: Part II(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Publisher

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Unicorn Boy(2023)

    as Tarliul / Sunriel / Parsadio (voice)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist(2022)

    as State Trooper

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Bromates(2022)

    as Raj

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Oddballs(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Loudspeaker (voice) · as Principal Loudspeaker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • The Rookie: Feds(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Ross

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows

  • The Resort(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Ted

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • The Bob's Burgers Movie(2022)

    as Potential Customer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • The Legend of Vox Machina(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Dignatary (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Shining Vale(2022)

    Show as Laird

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Just Beyond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronald Gusberg Sr.

  • Centaurworld(2021)

    Show 18 episodes · as Zulius (voice)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Home Sweet HomeGoods (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Music(2021)

    as Electronics Store Manager

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Connecting...(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Darius

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • Definition Please (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Jimit Uncle

  • The High Note(2020)

    as Dry Cleaner

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Mythic Quest(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Zack Bakshi

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Natural Disasters(2020)

    as Laurel

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Owl House(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice) · as Tibbles (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Mira, Royal Detective(2020)

    Show Writer

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Lady and the Tramp(2019)

    as Pet Shop Owner

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Mandalorian(2019)

    Show 4 episodes · as Nevarro Copper Droid (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • All Rise(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sai Dalal

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • T.O.T.S.(2019)

    Show as Bodhi

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Conners(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • Taco Shop(2018)

    as Mr. Singh

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Craig of the Creek(2017)

    Show 9 episodes · as Dillard (voice) · as Raj (voice) · as Raj / Dillard (voice) · as Raj / Racoon (voice) · as Raj / Sing-A-Long Friend (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Raven's Home(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Conductor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Danger & Eggs(2015)

    Show 3 episodes · as Gomez (voice)

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • Transformers: Rescue Bots - Rescue Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Literally, Right Before Aaron(2017)

    as Rohan

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The Tiger Hunter(2016)

    as Abdullah

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Secs & Execs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Bob

  • Karaoke Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sam

  • Tie the Knot(2016)

    as Manju

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Time Toys(2016)

    as Franklin

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Real O'Neals(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Marty

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Superstore(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Russell

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Bloodsucking Bastards(2015)

    as Jack the Intern

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Everything Before Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Eric

  • Man Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Parvesh

  • Just Before I Go(2014)

    as Abhay (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Odd Couple(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Neil Armstrong

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Fresh Off the Boat(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. O'Connor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • A Better You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Neighbor

  • Sex Ed(2014)

    as Hank

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • A to Z (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 13 episodes · as Dinesh

  • TripTank(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Sajeep (voice)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Sean Saves the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 7 episodes · as Jerry

  • The Goldbergs(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Andy Cesunda

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Frida Kahlo, Junior Marketing Exec (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 4 episodes · as Rogers

  • ...Or Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Parv

  • Congratulations(2012)

    as Greg Bransil

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lost Angeles(2012)

    as Kyle

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Pradeep (voice)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Transformers: Rescue Bots(2011)

    Show 104 episodes · as Blades (voice)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Friend Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 8 episodes · as Mike

  • Leo's Love(s) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mr. Corpman

  • Goodnight Burbank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Outsourced(2010)

    Show 22 episodes · as Gupta

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Hot in Cleveland(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Manu

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Sons of Tucson(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Stewart

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • House Broken(2010)

    as Zerban

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Karma Calling(2009)

    as Peter Patnick

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Ode (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Salman

  • The Thick of It(2007)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Big Bang Theory(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcus

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Universal Remote (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sammy / Baliff

  • The Other End of the Line(2007)

    as NY Cabbie

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Because I Said So(2007)

    as Foreign Guy

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Brothers & Sisters(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jordan

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • 'Til Death(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken · as Leo

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • My Name Is Earl(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Man

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • The Big Empty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sports Fan

  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Babalabaloo

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business(2004)

    as Samir

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Arrested Development(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Kabir · as Taxi Driver

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The O.C.(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Passerby

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Barbershop(2002)

    as Samir

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Groundskeeper

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Barista

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Agbo

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Suburban Psycho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Dave

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 89 titles, 88 of them dated from 1994 to 2025; peak year 2020.

Biggest box office

Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023)

$327K worldwide

Highest rated

Centaurworld (2021)

Midcredits 75th

Most popular right now

Transformers: Rescue Bots (2011)

Film career

19942025

Peak 2020 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting89 of 89: 89 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s41 · acting2020s27 · acting

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
0217

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Parvesh Cheena's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 37th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 68 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th20
  • 25th to 49th17
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

27 of their 68 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive9
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed27

Most divisive · actor

Music (2021)

97th percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Thick of It (2007)

Midcredits 99th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 34. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Parvesh Cheena's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 4 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Sex & Nudity6 titles11–38 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 39 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 17 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Parvesh Cheena work with?

People who share at least 2 of Parvesh Cheena's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Rizwan Manji shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Mixed roles