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About raj Bhavsar

Raj Bhavsar is an American Olympic medalist in gymnastics turned actor and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Recently, he has appeared in TV shows, films, and commercials, showcasing a dynamic physicality and intensity in his acting. Drawing from his athletic background, Raj delivers performances with precision and depth, blending disciplined movement with a natural, grounded emotional presence—making him ideal for roles that demand both physicality and nuance.

As a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, Raj earned a bronze medal, a triumph that came after being named an alternate to the 2004 team and narrowly missing the Athens Games. His perseverance paid off in Beijing, where the underdog team’s success became one of the sentimental highlights of the Olympics. Raj’s iconic move, ‘The Bhavsar,’ is an original parallel bars release skill now performed by gymnasts worldwide.

Raj continues to give back to the sport by mentoring and guiding the next generation of U.S. gymnasts, all while pursuing his passion for the arts as an actor and filmmaker.

The years in the sport taught me that gymnastics, at its highest level, is truly art in motion and that I have been an artist my whole life. Retiring from competition only fueled my passion for the arts. In 2010, I became an artist with world renown entertainment company Cirque du Soleil. As an acrobat, I had the opportunity to take my gymnastics experience and wrap an art form around it. Cirque became the perfect blend of gymnastics and theater, and an inspiration to pursue acting.

I have studied acting at Playhouse West Repertory School in Hollywood under Robert Carnegie and learned a tremendous amount about the craft and life from director Martin Donovan. I currently study at LA Acting Studios with Director David Rountree. Because of acting, I feel alive as a human being.

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