Karan Soni
Biography
Karan Soni, born on January 8, 1989, is a talented Indian-American actor and comedian known for his comedic flair. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Dopinder in the hit films Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Additionally, he lent his voice to Pavitr Prabhakar, also known as Spider-Man India, in the animated feature Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
Originally from New Delhi, Soni relocated to the United States to pursue a degree in business at the University of Southern California. His journey into the world of acting began with his debut in the indie film Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). Following this, he starred in lead roles on the web series Betas (2013) and Other Space (2015). Soni's filmography also includes notable appearances in Ghostbusters (2016), Office Christmas Party (2016), and Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019).
On the television front, Soni showcased his comedic talent as a series regular on Blunt Talk (2015–2016) and Miracle Workers (2019–2023). With a diverse range of roles and a unique ability to connect with audiences, Karan Soni continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Ghostbusters (2016)
2016
Deadpool
2016 • Dopinder
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023 • Pavitr Prabhakar (voice)
Once Upon a Deadpool
2018 • Dopinder
Unicorn Store
2017 • Kevin
Supremacy
2014
Stealing Pulp Fiction
2025 • Steve
Four Samosas
2022 • Sanjay
Dealing with Dad
2022 • Gordon
Goosebumps
2015
The Sweet Life
2017 • Convenience Store Clerk
Creep 2
2017 • Dave
Corporate Animals
2019 • Freddie
Like a Boss
2020 • Josh Tinker
Little Bitches
2018 • Andy
Superintelligence
2020
Deadpool 2
2018 • Dopinder
Office Uprising
2018 • Mourad
Trolls Holiday in Harmony
2021
Always Be My Maybe
2019
Strange World
2022 • Caspian (voice)
A Nice Indian Boy
2025 • Naveen Gavaskar