Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 23/02/1983 |
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| Birthplace | Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Bennettsville, South Carolina |
| School | • Marlboro Academy • South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) in Hartsville, South Carolina |
| College/University | New York University Stern School of Business (2004) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Business Administration with specialisation in marketing |
| Religion/Religious Views | Non-religious |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Courtney McBroom (2014-2016) (pastry chef) • Serena Skov Campbell |
| Marriage Date | 16/06/2022 |
Family
| Father | Shoukath (gastroenterologist) |
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| Mother | Fatima (obstetrician and gynaecologist) |
| Siblings | Brother: Aniz Adam Ansari (younger) (writer) Sister: None |
| Spouse | Serena Skov Campbell (Senior Associate in the investigative analytics forensics department at PwC in London) |
Career
| Debut | Film: School for Scoundrels (2006) TV: Shutterbugs (2005-2010) as Bill Stand-up Comedy: 2000 |
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| Awards | 2006: Jury Award for “Best Standup” at HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado 2013: NAACP Image Award nomination for the show ‘Parks and Recreation’ in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 2014: American Comedy Award nomination for the show ‘Parks and Recreation’ in the category of Best Comedy Supporting Actor–TV 2016: Golden Globe Award nomination for the TV series ‘Master of None’ in the category of Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Critics Choice Television Award for the TV series ‘Master of None’ in the category of Best Comedy Series Peabody Award for the TV series 'Master of None' 2017: Attained 47th rank on the list of ‘Greatest stand-up comedians of all time’ by Rolling Stone Primetime Emmy Award for the TV series 'Master of None' in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Golden Globe Award for the TV series 'Master of None' in the category of Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 2020: Grammy Award nomination for the comedy special ‘Aziz Ansari: Right Now’ in the category of Best Comedy Album |
Favourites
| Restaurant | Zingerman's Deli, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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| Pizza place in Los Angeles | Osteria Mozza |
| Restaurants in New York City | Santina, Great NY Noodletown, Lupa, and Uncle Boon’s |
| Film | Inception, Bridesmaids, and Bill Cunningham New York |
| TV Shows | Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Louie |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Aziz Ansari is an American actor and stand-up comedian of Indian heritage. | |
| He was the first actor of Indian descent to win a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a TV Series. | |
| Aziz Ansari is the creator of the Netflix series "Master of None." | |
| He began his stand-up comedy career in 2000 while studying at NYU Stern. | |
| In 2016, Aziz Ansari co-authored the book 'Modern Romance: An Investigation' with sociologist Eric Klinenberg. | |
| In January 2017, Aziz Ansari hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, marking a historic moment as the first individual of Indian descent to do so. | |
| In 2018, he became the first Asian actor to receive a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his role in 'Master of None.' |
