Jimmi Harkishin
British actor
James "Jimmi" Harkishin (born Rajan Harkinshindas; 19 March 1965) is a English actor, best known for portraying the role of Dev Alahan in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, which he has played continuously since 10 November 1999. He also had a small role in the film East is East, as well as Bhaji on the Beach. Harkishin played Gary Lobo in the Jonathan Creek episode "Danse Macabre".[1]
Jimmi Harkishin | |
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Born | Rajan Harkishindas 19 March 1965 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Notable work | Uncle Jack (1990–1993) Coronation Street (1999–) |
Children | 2 |
Harkishin was born in Paris, France, to an Indian father, Deepak, and an Italian mother, Soni.[2]
He began acting in 1987 under the stage name James Harkishin, and played the regular character of Jose Cuervo for 18 episodes between 1990–1993 in the children's TV series Uncle Jack.