Kumail Nanjiani
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). For co-writing the latter with his wife, Emily V. Gordon, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Nanjiani has also voiced Prismo on the animated series Adventure Time and starred in the TNT series Franklin & Bash and the Adult Swim series Newsreaders. He also co-hosted the Comedy Central show The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, as well as playing various roles on the comedy series Portlandia.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 36.271 |
Birthday | 1978-02-21 |
Place of Birth | Karachi, Pakistan |
Also Known As | Kumail Ali Nanjiani, 쿠마일 난지아니, Κουμάιλ Ναντζιάνι, Кумэйл Нанджиани, クメイル・ナンジアニ, 库梅尔·南贾尼, Κουμέιλ Ναντζιάνι, 庫梅爾·南賈尼, |
2013
Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male
5.7/16
In his debut stand-up special, Kumail Nanjiani talks about all the things that terrify him completely.
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2014
Loaded
4.3/10
Old friends reunite to accompany a friend on a road trip to rehab.
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Sex Tape
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When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark...
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2013
The Arrangement
5/10
A Colombian woman moves to Miami to marry an ambitious politician, in an attempt to leave her troubled past behind.
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The Arrangement
2015
Misery Loves Comedy
6.3/37
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad...
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Misery Loves Comedy
2015
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
5.216/878
After their first adventure with the Hot Tub Time Machine, Lou and Nick are living very well off their ill-gotten gains, while Jacob still cannot rely...
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Hot Tub Time Machine 2
2015
Hell & Back
5.2/197
Two best friends set out to rescue their pal after he's accidentally dragged to hell.
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Hell & Back
2015
Flock of Dudes
6.2/24
A 30-something year old decides to "break up" with his best buds in order to finally grow up.
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Flock of Dudes
2013
Hell Baby
5.2/208
After she and her husband move into a haunted house, a woman gives birth to a demonic infant that wreaks havoc.
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2013
Timms Valley
6.2/4
A scripted comedy set in the fictional town of Timms Valley, Wisconsin, where the lives and livelihoods of its citizens are intertwined with the fate...
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2015
Hello, My Name Is Doris
6.425/464
A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.
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2016
Central Intelligence
6.412/5706
After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
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2017
The Lego Ninjago Movie
6.501/992
Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehi...
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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
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Mike and Dave are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Ha...
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2016
The Late Bloomer
5.446/327
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Brother Nature
5.2/47
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2017
Fist Fight
6.1/1201
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Fist Fight
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Bad Milo!
5.8/227
A horror comedy centered on a guy who learns that his unusual stomach problems are being caused by a demon living in his intestines.
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2017
The Big Sick
7.344/2337
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a myster...
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2013
The Kings of Summer
7.017/1072
Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his f...
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The Five-Year Engagement
5.843/1284
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The Five-Year Engagement
2018
Duck Butter
5.4/214
Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating, strangers Naima and Sergio make a pact to spend 24 straight hours together in an attempt to fast...
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Duck Butter
2019
Stuber
6.6/1225
After crashing his car, a cop who's recovering from eye surgery recruits an Uber driver to help him catch a heroin dealer. The mismatched pair soon fi...
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2018
Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
5.2/83
Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests includ...
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Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
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A Happening of Monumental Proportions
5.6/24
During the course of one day, a group of students at a school in Los Angeles find themselves caught up in a plot of sex, lies and dead bodies.
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2020
The Lovebirds
6.115/663
A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear th...
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2019
Men in Black: International
5.918/4686
The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat t...
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It Started As a Joke
4.8/3
This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s u...
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Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
7.056/18
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The Last of the Great Romantics
0/0
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Dolittle
6.618/3519
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself...
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Any Person, Living Or Dead
0/0
The story follows a brilliant reclusive scientist who, using his homemade time machine, gathers a roundtable of the greatest minds in history (Shakesp...
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Life As We Know It
6.9/3034
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Death to 2020
6.507/699
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2015
Addicted to Fresno
5.2/96
Two co-dependent sisters, a recovering sex addict and a lonely lesbian who work as hotel maids in Fresno, go to ludicrous lengths to cover up an accid...
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2021
Roll Up Your Sleeves
7.5/6
This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, all with the goal of increasing v...
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Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy?
5.8/8
One of the most fascinating and unique artists working today, Reggie Watts combines looped vocals created live on stage with his unique brand of impro...
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The Doubtful Guest
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An aristocratic family struggles to coexist with the creature, who is by turns despondent and mischievous.
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A Night at the Academy Museum
7/5
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
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Celebrate the work of beloved actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Ame...
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Eternals
6.881/7939
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals
7.3/48
Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date....
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
6.794/976
A new documentary that showcases the making of the epic limited series. Features never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and visits t...
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2023
Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
5.7/277
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
6.556/462
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Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
8.6/5
Artists, athletes, musicians, commencement speakers, influencers, and cultural icons will show their support for the High School Class of 2020.
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Migration
7.5/1303
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Thread: An Insidious Tale
0/0
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Attack of the Doc!
5.4/5
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A Guy Walks Into a Bar
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Ella McCay
0/0
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Poop Talk
4.5/2
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Destroy All Neighbors
7/1
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