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Kumail Nanjiani

Bio: Kumail Ali Nanjiani (born May 2, 1978) is a Pakistani-American comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He is primarily known for his role as Dinesh in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley (2014–2019) and for co-writing and starring in the romantic comedy film The Big Sick (2017)
Born: Tue, Feb 21 1978
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan
Kumail Nanjiani is 46 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Destroy All Neighbors
Destroy All Neighbors
Kumail Nanjiani was
46 in Destroy All Neighbors
as 'Smelting Refinery Guard'.
Fri, Apr 26 2024
Poster of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Kumail Nanjiani was
46 in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
as 'Nadeem Razmaadi'.
Wed, Mar 20 2024
Poster of Migration
Migration
Kumail Nanjiani was
45 in Migration
as 'Mack Mallard (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 06 2023
Poster of Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!
Kumail Nanjiani was
45 in Attack of the Doc!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 21 2023
Poster of Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
Kumail Nanjiani was
45 in Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 15 2023
Poster of Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Kumail Nanjiani was
44 in Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
as 'Self - Haja Estree'.
Wed, Sep 07 2022
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals
Kumail Nanjiani was
43 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals
as 'Self - Kingo'.
Wed, Feb 16 2022
Poster of Eternals
Eternals
Kumail Nanjiani was
43 in Eternals
as 'Kingo'.
Wed, Nov 03 2021
Poster of A Night at the Academy Museum
A Night at the Academy Museum
Kumail Nanjiani was
43 in A Night at the Academy Museum
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 12 2021
Poster of Roll Up Your Sleeves
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Kumail Nanjiani was
43 in Roll Up Your Sleeves
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 18 2021
Poster of Death to 2020
Death to 2020
Kumail Nanjiani was
42 in Death to 2020
as 'Bark Multiverse'.
Sun, Dec 27 2020
Poster of The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds
Kumail Nanjiani was
42 in The Lovebirds
as 'Jibran'.
Fri, May 22 2020
Poster of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
Kumail Nanjiani was
42 in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 16 2020
Poster of Dolittle
Dolittle
Kumail Nanjiani was
41 in Dolittle
as 'Plimpton (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Kumail Nanjiani was
41 in Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 20 2019
Poster of Stuber
Stuber
Kumail Nanjiani was
41 in Stuber
as 'Stu'.
Thu, Jul 11 2019
Poster of Men in Black: International
Men in Black: International
Kumail Nanjiani was
41 in Men in Black: International
as 'Pawny (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 12 2019
Poster of It Started As a Joke
It Started As a Joke
Kumail Nanjiani was
41 in It Started As a Joke
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 2019
Poster of Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Kumail Nanjiani was
40 in Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of Duck Butter
Duck Butter
Kumail Nanjiani was
40 in Duck Butter
as 'Jake'.
Fri, Apr 27 2018
Poster of Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
Kumail Nanjiani was
40 in Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of Poop Talk
Poop Talk
Kumail Nanjiani was
39 in Poop Talk
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 16 2018
Poster of The Lego Ninjago Movie
The Lego Ninjago Movie
Kumail Nanjiani was
39 in The Lego Ninjago Movie
as 'Jay (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 21 2017
Poster of A Happening of Monumental Proportions
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
Kumail Nanjiani was
39 in A Happening of Monumental Proportions
as 'Perry'.
Fri, May 05 2017
Poster of The Big Sick
The Big Sick
Kumail Nanjiani was
39 in The Big Sick
as 'Kumail Nanjiani'.
Thu, Mar 30 2017
Poster of Fist Fight
Fist Fight
Kumail Nanjiani was
38 in Fist Fight
as 'Officer Mehar'.
Thu, Feb 16 2017
Poster of The Late Bloomer
The Late Bloomer
Kumail Nanjiani was
38 in The Late Bloomer
as 'Rich'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Brother Nature
Brother Nature
Kumail Nanjiani was
38 in Brother Nature
as 'Riggleman'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Kumail Nanjiani was
38 in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
as 'Keanu'.
Thu, Jul 07 2016
Poster of Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence
Kumail Nanjiani was
38 in Central Intelligence
as 'Jared the Airport Security Guard'.
Thu, Jun 16 2016
Poster of Hello, My Name Is Doris
Hello, My Name Is Doris
Kumail Nanjiani was
37 in Hello, My Name Is Doris
as 'Nasir'.
Fri, Nov 27 2015
Poster of Addicted to Fresno
Addicted to Fresno
Kumail Nanjiani was
37 in Addicted to Fresno
as 'Damon'.
Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of Hell & Back
Hell & Back
Kumail Nanjiani was
37 in Hell & Back
as 'Dave the Demon (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of Flock of Dudes
Flock of Dudes
Kumail Nanjiani was
37 in Flock of Dudes
as 'Ro'.
Sat, Jun 13 2015
Poster of Hot Tub Time Machine 2
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
Kumail Nanjiani was
36 in Hot Tub Time Machine 2
as 'Brad'.
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
Kumail Nanjiani was
36 in Misery Loves Comedy
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Sex Tape
Sex Tape
Kumail Nanjiani was
36 in Sex Tape
as 'Punit'.
Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of The Last of the Great Romantics
The Last of the Great Romantics
Kumail Nanjiani was
36 in The Last of the Great Romantics
as 'George the Counter Guy'.
Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of Loaded
Loaded
Kumail Nanjiani was
36 in Loaded
as 'Raza'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Timms Valley
Timms Valley
Kumail Nanjiani was
35 in Timms Valley
as 'Arjit Pondicherry'.
Tue, Dec 31 2013
Poster of Hell Baby
Hell Baby
Kumail Nanjiani was
35 in Hell Baby
as 'Cable Guy'.
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Bad Milo!
Bad Milo!
Kumail Nanjiani was
35 in Bad Milo!
as 'Bobbi'.
Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male
Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male
Kumail Nanjiani was
35 in Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jul 21 2013
Poster of The Kings of Summer
The Kings of Summer
Kumail Nanjiani was
34 in The Kings of Summer
as 'Gary'.
Sat, Jan 19 2013
Poster of The Arrangement
The Arrangement
Kumail Nanjiani was
34 in The Arrangement
as 'Alfred Dalton'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of The Five-Year Engagement
The Five-Year Engagement
Kumail Nanjiani was
34 in The Five-Year Engagement
as 'Pakistani Chef'.
Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of Life As We Know It
Life As We Know It
Kumail Nanjiani was
32 in Life As We Know It
as 'Simon'.
Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy?
Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy?
Kumail Nanjiani was
32 in Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy?
Thu, Jul 01 2010
Poster of Any Person, Living Or Dead
Any Person, Living Or Dead
Kumail Nanjiani will be
46+ in Any Person, Living Or Dead
Unreleased
Poster of A Guy Walks Into a Bar
A Guy Walks Into a Bar
Kumail Nanjiani will be
46+ in A Guy Walks Into a Bar
Unreleased
Poster of Burning Love 2
Burning Love 2
Kumail Nanjiani will be
46+ in Burning Love 2
as 'Zakir'.
Unreleased
Poster of Thread: An Insidious Tale
Thread: An Insidious Tale
Kumail Nanjiani will be
46+ in Thread: An Insidious Tale
Unreleased
Poster of Ella McCay
Ella McCay
Kumail Nanjiani will be
46+ in Ella McCay
Unreleased
Poster of The Doubtful Guest
The Doubtful Guest
Kumail Nanjiani will be
46+ in The Doubtful Guest
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Krapopolis
Krapopolis
Kumail Nanjiani was
45+ in Krapopolis
as 'Spartan Army Leader (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2023
Poster of Project Greenlight
Project Greenlight
Kumail Nanjiani was
45+ in Project Greenlight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 13 2023
Poster of History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
Kumail Nanjiani was
45+ in History of the World: Part II
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 2023
Poster of Welcome to Chippendales
Welcome to Chippendales
Kumail Nanjiani was
44+ in Welcome to Chippendales
as 'Somen 'Steve' Banerjee'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 22 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Kumail Nanjiani was
44+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space
Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space
Kumail Nanjiani was
44+ in Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space
as 'Howell (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 2022
Poster of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Kumail Nanjiani was
44+ in Obi-Wan Kenobi
as 'Haja Estree'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 26 2022
Poster of The Boys Presents: Diabolical
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Kumail Nanjiani was
44+ in The Boys Presents: Diabolical
as 'Vik (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2022
Poster of Murderville
Murderville
Kumail Nanjiani was
43+ in Murderville
as 'Kumail Nanjiani'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 03 2022
Poster of Ultra City Smiths
Ultra City Smiths
Kumail Nanjiani was
43+ in Ultra City Smiths
as 'Arjit Pondicherry'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2021
Poster of Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building
Kumail Nanjiani was
43+ in Only Murders in the Building
as 'Rudy Thurber'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Kumail Nanjiani was
42+ in Reunited Apart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Bless the Harts
Bless the Harts
Kumail Nanjiani was
41+ in Bless the Harts
as 'Jesus (voice), Jesus Christ (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kumail Nanjiani was
41+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik
Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik
Kumail Nanjiani was
41+ in Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of The Boys
The Boys
Kumail Nanjiani was
41+ in The Boys
as 'Kumail Nanjiani (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 2019
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Kumail Nanjiani was
41+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Samir Wassan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2019
Poster of Lie Detector
Lie Detector
Kumail Nanjiani was
40+ in Lie Detector
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Kumail Nanjiani was
39+ in Big Mouth
as 'himself (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of HarmonQuest
HarmonQuest
Kumail Nanjiani was
38+ in HarmonQuest
as 'Eddie Lizzard, Eddie Lizard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 14 2016
Poster of Chelsea
Chelsea
Kumail Nanjiani was
38+ in Chelsea
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 11 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Kumail Nanjiani was
37+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Kumail Nanjiani was
37+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Major Lazer
Major Lazer
Kumail Nanjiani was
37+ in Major Lazer
as 'Thor (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 17 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Kumail Nanjiani was
37+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Kumail Nanjiani was
37+ in Hot Ones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as 'Cute-ling Mayor (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Bee and PuppyCat
Bee and PuppyCat
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Bee and PuppyCat
as 'Howell (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 06 2014
Poster of Garfunkel and Oates
Garfunkel and Oates
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Garfunkel and Oates
as 'Jordan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 07 2014
Poster of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 24 2014
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Silicon Valley
as 'Dinesh Chugtai'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of TripTank
TripTank
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in TripTank
as 'Dick Genie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Kumail Nanjiani was
36+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Kumail Nanjiani was
35+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Kumail Nanjiani was
35+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Broad City
Broad City
Kumail Nanjiani was
35+ in Broad City
as 'Benny Calitri'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of @midnight with Chris Hardwick
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Kumail Nanjiani was
35+ in @midnight with Chris Hardwick
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 2013
Poster of Drunk History
Drunk History
Kumail Nanjiani was
35+ in Drunk History
as 'Lakota Chief'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013
Poster of The Jeselnik Offensive
The Jeselnik Offensive
Kumail Nanjiani was
34+ in The Jeselnik Offensive
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 2013
Poster of Bunk
Bunk
Kumail Nanjiani was
34+ in Bunk
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 08 2012
Poster of Burning Love
Burning Love
Kumail Nanjiani was
34+ in Burning Love
as 'Zakir'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of The Eric Andre Show
The Eric Andre Show
Kumail Nanjiani was
34+ in The Eric Andre Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 20 2012
Poster of Veep
Veep
Kumail Nanjiani was
34+ in Veep
as 'Statistician'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash
Kumail Nanjiani was
33+ in Franklin & Bash
as 'Pindar Singh'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Portlandia
Portlandia
Kumail Nanjiani was
32+ in Portlandia
as 'Cell Phone Salesman, Birthday Loan Officer, Human Bandwidth Manager, Denim Salesman, SoCal Waiter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Kumail Nanjiani was
32+ in Bob's Burgers
as 'Skip Marooch (voice), Skip (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Conan
Conan
Kumail Nanjiani was
32+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of The Green Room with Paul Provenza
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Kumail Nanjiani was
32+ in The Green Room with Paul Provenza
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of Adventure Time
Adventure Time
Kumail Nanjiani was
32+ in Adventure Time
as 'Prismo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 2010
Poster of Ugly Americans
Ugly Americans
Kumail Nanjiani was
32+ in Ugly Americans
as 'Neilando Patel (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 17 2010
Poster of Community
Community
Kumail Nanjiani was
31+ in Community
as 'Lapari'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Archer
Archer
Kumail Nanjiani was
31+ in Archer
as 'Farooq Ashkani (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Kumail Nanjiani was
31+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Michael & Michael Have Issues
Michael & Michael Have Issues
Kumail Nanjiani was
31+ in Michael & Michael Have Issues
as 'Kumail'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 15 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Kumail Nanjiani was
30+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Kumail Nanjiani was
25+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kumail Nanjiani was
24+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The View
The View
Kumail Nanjiani was
19+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Kumail Nanjiani was
15+ in The X-Files
as 'Pasha'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Kumail Nanjiani was
11+ in The Simpsons
as 'Theo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Kumail Nanjiani was
10+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Kumail Nanjiani was
0+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975