Jimmi Harkishin
British actor (born 1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James "Jimmi" Harkishin (born Rajan Harkishindas; 19 March 1959) is an actor best known for his role as shopkeeper Dev Alahan in Coronation Street, which he has played continuously since 10 November 1999. He also played Ranjit in the film Bhaji on the Beach (1993) and Iyaaz Ali Khan in East is East (1999).[1] Harkishin played Gary Lobo in the Jonathan Creek episode "Danse Macabre".[2]
Jimmi Harkishin | |
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Born | Rajan Harkishindas 19 March 1959 (1959-03-19) (age 65) Paris, France |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Known for | Role of Dev Alahan in Coronation Street |
Television | Uncle Jack (1990–1993) Medics (1990, 1992–1995) Coronation Street (1999–) |
Children | 3 |
Harkishin was born in Paris, France to an Indian father and Italian mother. He has three children, Holli Harkishin, Rajan Harkishin and India Rose Harkishin with partner Susan Beaton.[3]
He began acting in 1986 under the stage name James Harkishin, and played the regular characters of Jose Cuervo for 18 episodes between 1990–93 in the children's TV series Uncle Jack.[citation needed] He also played Dr. Jay Rahman in the medical drama TV series Medics,[1] appearing for 34 episodes between 1992-95.