Vik Sahay was born on September 30, 1971, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His full name is Vikram Sahay, though he is professionally known as Vik Sahay. Born to Indian immigrant parents who moved to Canada in search of a better life, Vik was raised in a culturally rich environment that blended Indian traditions with Canadian influences. His parents followed the Hindu religion, a faith Vik also practices. He and his family also honor a personal guardian deity.
Growing up, Vik developed a love for storytelling through films and literature. He also enjoyed cooking traditional Indian dishes, a passion that led some family members to believe he might pursue a culinary career. However, his interests ultimately led him to acting. Vik has one younger brother, Sidharth Sahay, with whom he shared an early love for Indian dance, attending dance classes together during their youth.
Vik attended elementary school in Ottawa, where he excelled academically, particularly in English. He later enrolled in Canterbury High School of the Arts in Ottawa, a specialized institution known for its strong performing arts program. During his time there, he distinguished himself as an active participant in school plays and artistic activities. He also took part in the Canadian Improv Games, a national high school improvisational theatre competition.
After graduating from high school, Vik attended Concordia University in Montreal, where he studied Theatre Performance. This formal education laid the foundation for his skills in acting and stagecraft.
Vik Sahay's first television appearance came in the mid-1980s with the sketch comedy series You Can't Do That on Television (YCDTOTV), in which he appeared in three episodes between 1986 and 1987.
He gained more recognition with his role as Kevin Calvin, a sportscaster, on the youth-oriented series Radio Active. He continued his success by playing Dalal Vidya in the CBC series Our Hero, which aired from 2000 to 2002—further establishing his presence in Canadian television.
Although not known for leading roles in film, Vik has performed in several notable supporting roles. He made a small appearance in the Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting (1997), and acted opposite Jude Law in David Cronenberg’s sci-fi thriller eXistenZ (1999). He also had a guest role in an episode of the reboot of The X-Files.
However, his most prominent role came later when he played Lester Patel in the NBC television series Chuck, appearing from 2007 to 2012. His portrayal of the quirky, musically inclined Buy More employee was widely appreciated and contributed significantly to his popularity in both Canada and the United States.
Through his work in television and film, Vik Sahay has built a steady career in the entertainment industry. While sources have varied on the figure, his net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million.
| Birth Date: | 3 Jul, 1971 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Ottawa |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Actor |
