Michael Benyaer
Biography
Michael Benyaer, born on May 25, 1970, in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a Canadian actor recognized for his work in both live-action and voice acting for cartoons and video games. He gained acclaim for his portrayal of Hadji in *The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest*, highlighting the significance of being an ethnic actor in a positive role, noting the rarity of East Indian heroes in television. A passionate Star Wars enthusiast, Benyaer cherished the opportunity to collaborate with Mark Hamill on *In the Realm of the Condor*. He is also celebrated for his voice roles as Bob in the Canadian CGI series *ReBoot*, and as Hikaru Gosunkugi and Kengyu in the popular anime *Ranma 1/2*.
Filmography
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Light of the World
2025 • Nicodemus (voice)
Deadpool
2016
Blood, Sand & Gold
2017 • Sheikh Ikram
Legends of the Hidden Temple
2016 • Olmec
The Auteur Theory
1999
A Clüsterfünke Christmas
2021 • Marty
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
2015 • Asad
My Mother the Spy
2000
The Wedding Contract
2023 • Rabbi Solomon
A Lethal Lesson
2021 • Principal Harris
Beyond The Sky
2018 • Dr. Maurice
The Layover
2017 • Shahar
Postal
2007
Hot Wheels: World Race
2003 • Banjee Castillo (voice)
Dead Heat (2002)
2002 • Man in Warehouse #1
ReBoot
1994 • Bob (voice)
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996 • Hadji Singh (voice)