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Study Guide: Dev Patel: A Comprehensive Overview of His Career

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Dev Patel: A Comprehensive Overview of His Career Study Guide

Foundations and Early Career

Dev Patel was born in Harrow, England, on April 23, 1990.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel was born on April 23, 1990, in Harrow, London, England.

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Dev Patel's primary occupations in the entertainment industry are acting and directing.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states Dev Patel's primary occupations are acting and filmmaking.

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Dev Patel's parents, Anita and Raju Patel, were born in Nairobi, British Kenya.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel's parents, Anita and Raju Patel, were born in Nairobi, British Kenya, as stated in the supporting flashcards.

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Dev Patel's parents are of Gujarati descent and immigrated to the UK from Nairobi.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel's parents are of Gujarati descent and immigrated to the UK from Nairobi, as indicated in the source material.

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Dev Patel practiced Karate and earned a black belt in March 2006.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel practiced Taekwondo and earned a black belt in March 2006, not Karate.

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Dev Patel's first acting experience was in a school production of *Hamlet*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's first acting experience was in a school production of *Twelfth Night*, not *Hamlet*.

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Dev Patel's parents were born in India and later moved to Kenya.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's parents were born in Nairobi, British Kenya, and later immigrated to the UK; they were not born in India.

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Dev Patel's parents, Anita and Raju Patel, were born in which city?

Answer: Nairobi, British Kenya

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What martial art did Dev Patel practice, and what success did he achieve?

Answer: Taekwondo

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Dev Patel's parents are of what ethnic background?

Answer: Gujarati

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What was Dev Patel's first acting experience mentioned in the source?

Answer: A school production of *Twelfth Night*

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Dev Patel's parents' ancestors originated from which region of India?

Answer: Jamnagar and Unjha

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Breakthrough Role: Slumdog Millionaire

Dev Patel's first professional acting role was as Jamal Malik in *Slumdog Millionaire*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's first professional acting role was as Anwar Kharral in the television series *Skins*, not as Jamal Malik in *Slumdog Millionaire*.

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Dev Patel won a BAFTA Award for his performance in *Slumdog Millionaire*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in *Slumdog Millionaire*, but he did not win the award.

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Dev Patel received the Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer in 2008 for *Slumdog Millionaire*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel received the Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer in 2008 for his role in *Slumdog Millionaire*.

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Dev Patel's breakthrough role was in the television series *Skins*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's breakthrough role was in *Slumdog Millionaire*; his first professional acting role was in the television series *Skins*.

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What was Dev Patel's breakthrough role that earned him significant award recognition?

Answer: Jamal Malik in *Slumdog Millionaire*

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Dev Patel was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for which film?

Answer: *Slumdog Millionaire*

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Diverse Filmography and Screen Roles

Dev Patel played the character Zuko in the critically acclaimed film *The Last Airbender*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film *The Last Airbender* was met with critical disapproval, not acclaim. Dev Patel played Zuko in the film.

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Dev Patel starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara in the film *Lion*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara in the 2016 biographical drama *Lion*.

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Dev Patel played the character Deon Wilson in the 2015 film *Chappie*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel played Deon Wilson, an engineer involved in designing police robots, in the 2015 film *Chappie*.

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Dev Patel provided voice narration for the series *India From Above*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel provided voice narration for two episodes of the 2019 documentary series *India From Above*.

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Dev Patel played Gawain in the 2019 film *The Green Knight*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel played Gawain in the 2021 film *The Green Knight*, not in 2019.

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Dev Patel voiced the character Naofel in the English dub of the 2019 film *I Lost My Body*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel voiced the character Naofel in the English dub of the 2019 animated film *I Lost My Body*.

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Dev Patel received a Razzie Award nomination for his role as Zuko in *The Last Airbender*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Supporting Actor for his role as Zuko in *The Last Airbender*.

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Dev Patel played the titular character in Armando Iannucci's adaptation of *Great Expectations*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel played David Copperfield in Armando Iannucci's adaptation of *Great Expectations*, not the titular character.

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Dev Patel's role as Sonny Kapoor in *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel* required him to learn an Indian-English accent.

Answer: True

Explanation: For his role as Sonny Kapoor in *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*, Dev Patel undertook lessons to perfect an Indian-English accent.

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Which of the following television series featured Dev Patel as Neal Sampat?

Answer: *The Newsroom*

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What was the source material for the film *Lion*, in which Dev Patel played Saroo Brierley?

Answer: Saroo Brierley's memoir *A Long Way Home*

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Which film saw Dev Patel play the role of an engineer responsible for designing police robots?

Answer: *Chappie*

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Dev Patel played the character Anwar Kharral in which television series?

Answer: *Skins*

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What was Dev Patel's role in the 2023 short film *Poison*?

Answer: Timber Woods

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Which of the following is NOT a film where Dev Patel provided voice work?

Answer: *The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar*

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What was Dev Patel's role in the 2021 film *The Green Knight*?

Answer: Gawain

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What was Dev Patel's contribution to the 2019 series *India From Above*?

Answer: Providing voice narration

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What was Dev Patel's role in the 2023 short film *The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar*?

Answer: Dr. Chatterjee and John Winston

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Filmmaking and Directorial Debut

Dev Patel's directorial debut was the 2016 biographical film *Lion*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's directorial debut was the 2024 film *Monkey Man*. The film *Lion* featured him in a starring acting role.

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Dev Patel co-wrote and co-directed the short film *Roborovski* with his partner Tilda Cobham-Hervey.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel co-wrote and co-directed the short film *Roborovski*, released in 2020, with his partner Tilda Cobham-Hervey.

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Dev Patel made his directorial debut with which film?

Answer: *Monkey Man*

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Dev Patel's directorial debut, *Monkey Man*, was initially planned for distribution by which company?

Answer: Netflix

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Awards and Honors

Dev Patel received an Academy Award nomination for his role in *Slumdog Millionaire*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel received an Academy Award nomination for his role in *Lion*, not for *Slumdog Millionaire*. His BAFTA nomination for *Slumdog Millionaire* was for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

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Dev Patel received an Emmy nomination for his role in the HBO series *The Newsroom*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel received an Emmy nomination for his role in the anthology series *Modern Love*, not for *The Newsroom*.

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Dev Patel received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for his role in *Lion*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Lion*, not Best Actor.

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Dev Patel's production company, Minor Realm, was established in 2020.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's production company, Minor Realm, was established towards the end of 2021, not in 2020.

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Dev Patel was recognized by Time magazine in 2024 for being one of the most influential people in the world.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dev Patel was recognized by Time magazine in 2024 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Dev Patel's Oscar nomination for *Lion* made him the first actor of Indian descent to receive an Academy Award nomination.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's Oscar nomination for *Lion* made him the third actor of Indian descent to receive an Academy Award nomination, not the first.

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Dev Patel was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for his performance in *Lion*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel received one Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in *Lion* (Best Supporting Actor), not two.

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For which film did Dev Patel win a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role?

Answer: *Lion*

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Which of the following is NOT a film for which Dev Patel received a major acting award nomination (e.g., Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe)?

Answer: *The Last Airbender*

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In what year was Dev Patel included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people?

Answer: 2024

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Dev Patel received an Emmy nomination for his appearance in which anthology series?

Answer: *Modern Love*

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For which film did Dev Patel receive a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy?

Answer: *The Personal History of David Copperfield*

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Dev Patel received the AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for his role in which film?

Answer: *Lion*

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Dev Patel's role as David Copperfield earned him a nomination for which prestigious award in 2021?

Answer: Golden Globe Award

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Dev Patel received the Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie in 2022 for his role in which film?

Answer: *The Green Knight*

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Personal Life and Relationships

Dev Patel's relationship with Tilda Cobham-Hervey became public in 2016.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dev Patel's relationship with Tilda Cobham-Hervey became public in March 2017, not 2016.

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Dev Patel's relationship with Tilda Cobham-Hervey became public after they met on the set of which film?

Answer: *Hotel Mumbai*

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Dev Patel's relationship with Freida Pinto began in 2009 and ended in which year?

Answer: 2014

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