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Kumail Nanjiani

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Kumail Nanjiani
IMDb asks 'Eternals' stars Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Lia McHugh, and director Chloé Zhao about their on-screen superpowers, comedy behind the scenes, how they became superheroes, and more.
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Kumail Nanjiani was born on 2 May 1978 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. He is an actor and writer, known for The Big Sick (2017), Life as We Know It (2010) and Stuber (2019). He has been married to Emily V. Gordon since 14 July 2007.
BornMay 2, 1978
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BornMay 2, 1978
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 4 wins & 42 nominations total

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Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Robin de Jesus and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Annaleigh Ashford and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Annaleigh Ashford and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Murray Bartlett and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Annaleigh Ashford and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Robin de Jesus and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Annaleigh Ashford and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Annaleigh Ashford and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)

Known for

Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zoe Kazan, Adeel Akhtar, Zenobia Shroff, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick
7.5
  • Kumail
  • 2017
Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel in Life as We Know It (2010)
Life as We Know It
6.5
  • Simon
  • 2010
Mira Sorvino, Steve Howey, Dave Bautista, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, Karen Gillan, Iko Uwais, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jimmy Tatro in Stuber (2019)
Stuber
6.2
  • Stu
  • 2019
Fred Armisen, Michael Peña, Dave Franco, Zach Woods, Abbi Jacobson, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
The Lego Ninjago Movie
6.0
  • Jay(voice)
  • 2017

Credits

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Actor

  • Migration
    • Mack (voice)
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Ghostbusters Sequel
    • In Production
    • 2023
  • Mel Brooks, Ike Barinholtz, Pamela Adlon, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Nick Robinson, Dove Cameron, Tim Baltz, and Ronny Chieng in History of the World: Part II (2023)
    History of the World: Part II
    • Vatsyayana
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Robin de Jesus, Dan Stevens, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Annaleigh Ashford, and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
    Welcome to Chippendales
    • Somen Banerjee
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Bee & Puppycat: Lazy in Space (2022)
    Bee & Puppycat: Lazy in Space
    • Howell (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Jensen Ackles, Laz Alonso, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, and Jack Quaid in The Boys (2019)
    The Boys
    • Kumail Nanjiani (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
    Obi-Wan Kenobi
    • Haja Estree
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    • Theo (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Christian Slater, Don Cheadle, Kieran Culkin, Kevin Smith, Grey Griffin, John DiMaggio, Chris Diamantopoulos, Randall Duk Kim, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, Fred Tatasciore, Aisha Tyler, Youn Yuh-jung, Antony Starr, Nasim Pedrad, Jermaine Fowler, Chace Crawford, Ben Schwartz, Ursula Taherian, Parker Simmons, Asjha Cooper, Emily V. Gordon, Caleb McLaughlin, Awkwafina, Jenny Yokobori, and Somali Rose in The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022)
    The Boys Presents: Diabolical
    • Vik (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Sharon Stone, Will Arnett, Conan O'Brien, Ken Jeong, Annie Murphy, Marshawn Lynch, and Kumail Nanjiani in Murderville (2022)
    Murderville
    • Kumail Nanjiani
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Ma Dong-seok, Brian Tyree Henry, Kit Harington, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, and Lia McHugh in Eternals (2021)
    Eternals
    • Kingo
    • 2021
  • Pandemica (2021)
    Pandemica
    • (voice)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Parking Spot (2021)
    Parking Spot
    • Kingo
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Bless the Harts (2019)
    Bless the Harts
    • Jesus Christ
    • Jesus (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2021
  • Death to 2020 (2020)
    Death to 2020
    • Bark Multiverse
    • TV Special
    • 2020
  • Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae in The Lovebirds (2020)
    The Lovebirds
    • Jibran
    • 2020
  • Taika Waititi in James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends (2020)
    James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends
    • Miss Spider
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020

Writer

  • Conphidance in Little America (2020)
    Little America
    • developed by
    • teleplay by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Laugh Factory (1979)
    Laugh Factory
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2018
  • Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zoe Kazan, Adeel Akhtar, Zenobia Shroff, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    The Big Sick
    • written by
    • 2017
  • Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani in The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail (2014)
    The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
    • show originated by
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2016
  • Monsters of the Week
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Harmontown (2012)
    Harmontown
    • writer (uncredited)
    • Podcast Series
    • 2013–2015
  • The X-Files Files (2014)
    The X-Files Files
    • Writer
    • Podcast Series
    • 2014
  • This Is Not Happening (2013)
    This Is Not Happening
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Kumail Nanjiani in Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male (2013)
    Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2013
  • Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter in Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)
    Michael & Michael Have Issues
    • staff writer
    • teleplay by
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • CH Live: NYC
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 2009

Producer

  • Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Robin de Jesus, Dan Stevens, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Annaleigh Ashford, and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
    Welcome to Chippendales
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Conphidance in Little America (2020)
    Little America
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae in The Lovebirds (2020)
    The Lovebirds
    • executive producer
    • 2020
  • Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zoe Kazan, Adeel Akhtar, Zenobia Shroff, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    The Big Sick
    • executive producer
    • 2017
  • Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani in The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail (2014)
    The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2016
  • The X-Files Files (2014)
    The X-Files Files
    • producer
    • Podcast Series
    • 2014
  • Kumail Nanjiani in Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male (2013)
    Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2013
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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'Eternals' Cast Reveal Who Has the Best Superpower
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'Eternals' Cast Reveal Who Has the Best Superpower
Can Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Guess the Crime Movie?
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Can Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Guess the Crime Movie?
Get to Know the 'Eternals'
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Get to Know the 'Eternals'
What We Know About The 'Untitled Men in Black Spin-Off' ... So Far
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What We Know About The 'Untitled Men in Black Spin-Off' ... So Far
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
What Is 'The Big Sick'?
Interview 1:45
What Is 'The Big Sick'?
Why Should People Watch 'The Big Sick'?
Interview 2:01
Why Should People Watch 'The Big Sick'?
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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
  • Born
    • May 2, 1978
    • Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Spouse
    • Emily V. GordonJuly 14, 2007 - present
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Parents
      Aijaz Nanjiani
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 4 Articles

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    Is a huge fan of Hugh Grant. He decided to start a stand-up career after being impressed by Grant's performance in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994).
  • Quotes
    I stay home. It's the best place to be alone. There is hardly any walk-through traffic.

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