Kumail Nanjiani

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Critically Acclaimed Actor, Comedian, and Writer
Executive Producer, Hulu's 'The Immigrant', Apple TV+ 'Little America', and FX's 'Homeland Elegies'
Host, 'Staying In with Emily and Kumail' Podcast
One of TIME's "100 Most Influential People"

Academy Award and Emmy-nominated writer and critically acclaimed actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani is an incredible storyteller, prolific creative, and inspiring speaker. While he can still be seen regularly doing stand-up shows around some of LA’s greatest comedy theaters, Nanjiani was recently featured in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Migration, the Disney+ Star Wars prequel Obi-Wan, Marvel film The Eternals, and The Big Sick, which Kumail and his wife Emily V. Gordon received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The Big Sick was chosen as one of AFI’s “Top Ten Films of the Year.” Nanjiani recently earned an Emmy nomination for his compelling portrayal of Chippendales Founder in Hulu’s limited series, Welcome to Chippendales, which he also served as an executive producer on. Nanjiani rose to fame when he starred as ‘Dinesh’ in the Emmy Award-winning HBO comedy series Silicon Valley. Additional television credits include Bless the Harts, The Twilight Zone, The Meltdown, Portlandia, Franklin & Bash, The X-Files, and Community. Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon currently serve as executive producers on the Apple TV+ series Little America, which received nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards and BAFTA TV Awards. In engaging moderated conversations, Nanjiani shares humorous and empowering insights about his experiences in Hollywood, the creative process, and more, making an impact with audiences of all kinds.

Nanjiani was named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People.” For his profile, Judd Apatow wrote: “Kumail is one of our most hilarious, unique stand-up comedians (…) We’re lucky to have Kumail. We need a thousand more.” Nanjiani is a gifted speaker who brings levity and insight to moderated conversations that make a memorable impact on audiences of all kinds.

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Talks & Conversations with Kumail Nanjiani

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A Comedic Conversation with Kumail Nanjiani

Hollywood icon KUMAIL NANJIANI is an Academy Award-nominated writer, and critically acclaimed actor, comedian, and podcaster. Nanjiani is a prolific creative, from his Oscar-nominated film The Big Sick, which he co-wrote with his wife Emily Gordon and stars in, to blockbusters such as Marvel’s The E ...

Hollywood icon KUMAIL NANJIANI is an Academy Award-nominated writer, and critically acclaimed actor, comedian, and podcaster. Nanjiani is a prolific creative, from his Oscar-nominated film The Big Sick, which he co-wrote with his wife Emily Gordon and stars in, to blockbusters such as Marvel’s The Eternals, to numerous upcoming projects. In engaging moderated conversations, Nanjiani shares insights from his experience in Hollywood, his creative process, and more, bringing levity and inspiration to memorable events.

Press & Media

Kumail Nanjiani to deliver Convocation address on May 23 - Cornell Chronicle

Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Danny DeVito Flock to Illumination’s ‘Migration’ - Animation Magazine

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon shared their love story in 'The Big Sick.' Now they're opening up about being immunocompromised during the pandemic - Yahoo

‘Welcome To Chippendales’: Hulu Drops New Trailer For Kumail Nanjiani Drama - Deadline

Kumail Nanjiani: comic, actor — and action figure - Financial Times

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Have Some Experience with This - GQ

Kumail Nanjiani on How His Immigrant Experience Influenced ‘Little America’ [PODCAST] - The Wrap

Kumail Nanjiani's Little America Apple series to look at immigrant life - CNET

Kumail Nanjiani’s Culture-Clash Comedy - The New Yorker

Kumail Nanjiani Thinks Immigrant Stories Can Still Be Hopeful - The New York Times

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Biography

Kumail Nanjiani is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer and critically acclaimed actor and comedian.

Nanjiani recently earned an Emmy nomination for his compelling portrayal of Chippendales Founder in Hulu’s limited series, Welcome to Chippendales, which he also served as an executive producer on. 

Most recently, Nanjiani can be seen in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire alongside returning cast-members Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, which hit theaters on March 22, 2024. On the animation side, Nanjiani lent his voice to Migration, a Universal Pictures adventure-comedy that is now available on VOD. Additionally, Kumail can be seen regularly doing stand-up shows around some of LA’s greatest comedy theaters, and he will participate in this year’s Netflix is a Joke Festival.

Upcoming, Nanjiani will be seen in the new James L. Brooks film, Ella McCay, alongside all-star cast that Includes Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis and Albert Brooks. He will also have a recurring role in the 4sth season of hit Hulu series Only Murders in the Building.

Additional past works of Nanjiani include the Disney+ Star Wars prequel Obi-Wan, Marvel film The Eternals, and The Big Sick, which Kumail and his wife Emily V. Gordon received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. He and his wife Emily also served as executive producers on the Apple TV+ series Little America.

Nanjiani rose to fame when he starred as ‘Dinesh’ in the Emmy Award- winning HBO comedy series Silicon Valley. Additional television credits include Bless the Harts, The Twilight Zone, The Meltdown, Portlandia, Franklin & Bash, The X-Files and Community.

Additional film credits include The Lovebirds, Stuber, Men In Black: International, Fist Fight, Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates, The Five-Year Engagement, Central Intelligence, and The Lego Ninjago Movie.