Anoop Desai, 1986
Actors · December 20, 1986
Anoop Desai
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Anoop Desai is 39 years old, born December 20, 1986 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Anoop Desai parlayed a sixth-place American Idol finish into a dual career as a singer-songwriter and actor. Born December 20, 1986, he recorded music under the pseudonym TOTEM before shifting focus to acting in 2020, landing a recurring role as The Djinn on What We Do In the Shadows. Sagittarius energy meets Life Path 11 intuition—a numerological master number tied to his birth.
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Biography
Anoop Manoj Desai is an American singer-songwriter and actor born December 20, 1986. He gained initial recognition as the sixth-place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol, a competition that launched his recording career. Under the stage name TOTEM, he wrote and performed original music before transitioning away from recording. Since 2020, Desai has focused on acting work, most notably securing a recurring role as The Djinn on the fourth and fifth seasons of the FX/Hulu comedy series What We Do In the Shadows. As an actor, Desai works across television and other media formats. Born under the sign of Sagittarius, he carries Life Path 11 numerology—a master number associated with intuition and heightened spiritual awareness. His career arc reflects a deliberate pivot from music performance to dramatic acting, consolidating his creative identity across both disciplines.
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Trivia
- Finished sixth on American Idol season eight, the competition that launched his initial public profile.
- Recorded and performed music under the pseudonym TOTEM before stepping back from recording.
- Cast as The Djinn on What We Do In the Shadows seasons four and five, a supernatural recurring character.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Anoop Desai?
- Anoop Desai is 39 years old (born December 20, 1986).
- When is Anoop Desai's birthday?
- Anoop Desai was born on December 20, 1986.
- What is Anoop Desai's zodiac sign?
- Anoop Desai is a Sagittarius, born December 20, 1986.
- What is Anoop Desai's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Anoop Desai was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Anoop Desai from?
- Anoop Desai is from United States.
- What does Anoop Desai do?
- Anoop Desai is a actor.
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