Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1983-12-08
- Born Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also Known As:
UTK the INC, 烏特卡什·安邦德卡爾, اوتکارش آمبودکار
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Utkarsh Ambudkar is an Indian-American actor, rapper, and singer, born on December 8, 1983, in Baltimore, Maryland. Raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he hails from a family of research scientists who emigrated from India in the 1980s. Ambudkar pursued his passion for the arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2004. He is known for his work in film, television, and theater, as well as his contributions to hip-hop and improv comedy. Ambudkar's film credits include Pitch Perfect (2012), Game Over, Man! (2018), Blindspotting (2018), Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019), Free Guy (2021), Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021), and World's Best (2023). On television, he has appeared in The Mindy Project, White Famous, Never Have I Ever, Mira, Royal Detective, and Ghosts. He also featured in the Hulu limited series The Dropout (2022). Ambudkar made his Broadway debut in 2019 with Lin-Manuel Miranda's improvisational hip-hop show Freestyle Love Supreme. He has been a member of the musical group "The Beatards" and is known by his stage name, UTK the INC. Since 2005, he has been part of the hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme. In 2020, Ambudkar gained widespread attention when he performed a rap at the Oscars, delivering a witty and insightful commentary on the night's winners. His performance was lauded for its creativity and timing. Ambudkar's heritage is rooted in Chennai, India; his grandfather worked for the Indian Railways and later settled in Chennai, where his parents met during their college years in Madurai. He is also a descendant of Sir Vembakkam Bhashyam Aiyangar, the first Indian advocate-general of the Madras Province. Ambudkar is married and has three children. He has been open about his past struggles with alcoholism and has been sober for over eight years. He attributes his past issues to a combination of factors, including ego, substance use, and a search for validation. His experiences have influenced his approach to life and career, emphasizing personal growth and authenticity.
