Russell Peters

Bio: Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian comedian and actor of Indian origin. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and won a Gemini Award in 2008. Peters has shared his wealth, contributing $500,000 to a hospital. Interested in education, in 2010, Peters established the Russell Peters North Peel Scholarship, an award worth up to $20,000 and intended to finance up to three years of college.

Born: September 29, 1970 in Brampton, Canada