Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
India
Religion
Telugu Christian
Languages
Hindi
Children
1 child: Jamie Lever
Sibling
Jimmy Moses
Residences
Mumbai
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,958 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
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Career
Career spanning 36 years (1987-2023)
Year context
Born in 1957 -- Soviet Union launches Sputnik, starting the Space Race; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (2)
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Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
2002
WON
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Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
1998
WON
Biography
Johny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Johny Lever?
Johny Lever is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Johny Lever born?
Johny Lever was born in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What movies or shows has Johny Lever been in?
Johny Lever has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bad Boy (2023), Aflatoon (2023), Machine (2017), Entertainment (2014), Enemmy (2013).
What is Johny Lever known for?
Johny Lever is primarily known as an actor. Johny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema.…
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