Actor Bhavesh Patel's Career and Background

Bhavesh Patel, an American actor of Gujarati descent, was born on April 4, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. He earned an MFA in Acting from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 2007 and began his professional work on the New York stage. Patel appeared in the original Broadway production of *War Horse* and later performed opposite Kevin Kline in the revival of *Present Laughter*. His theatre credits also include Shakespeare in the Park and work with Lincoln Center Theater and other major companies.

On screen, Patel has guest‑starred in series such as *The Good Wife*, *Blue Bloods*, *The Blacklist*, *Chicago P.D.*, *FBI: Most Wanted*, and *Law & Order: SVU*. Film roles include *Gold*, *The Sound of Silence*, and *James White*. He also co‑wrote the Broadway musical *Gettin’ the Band Back Together*.