Kumail Nanjiani Age, Wiki and Bio

Kumail Nanjiani

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Podcaster
NationalityPakistani-American
Date of Birth21/02/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Full NameKumail Ali Nanjiani

Physical Stats & More

Height174 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityGrinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, US

Personal Life

ReligionHe was raised as a Shia Muslim, but later, became an atheist.
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling, Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsEmily Vance Gordon (American Author, Producer)
Marriage Date14 July 2007

Family

FatherAijaz Nanjiani (Doctor)
MotherShabana Nanjiani
Siblings
BrotherZain Nanjiani (Younger; Banker)
SisterNone
SpouseEmily Vance Gordon
Children

Career

Debut
FilmLife as We Know It (2010)
TVSaturday Night Live (2008)
Web SeriesJake and Amir (2009)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Kanbar Award for Storytelling for the film “The Big Sick” (2017)
  • Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for the film “The Big Sick” (2017)
  • Auteur Award at San Diego International Film Festival (2017)

Favourites

Food
  • Biryani
  • Gyros
Dessert(s)
  • Panna Cotta
  • Swiss Roll
ActorHugh Grant
ActressAngelina Jolie
Travel DestinationLos Angeles
QuoteStrive for progress not perfection.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kumail Nanjiani is a talented Pakistani-American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and podcaster.
He hails from Karachi, Pakistan, born into a middle-class family.
Prior to comedy, he spent approximately 6 years working in an office.
In 2006, Kumail began a relationship with Emily Vance Gordon.
The couple had a private courthouse wedding in Chicago in 2007.
Starting in 2007, Nanjiani kickstarted his career as a stand-up comedian, quickly gaining recognition.
He has showcased his acting skills in a variety of television shows and movies.
Known for his dedication to fitness, Nanjiani has been featured in TIME magazine's prestigious list of "The 100 Most Influential People."
In his personal life, Kumail adores dogs and has a furry companion named Barley.