Kumail Nanjiani biography
Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American comedian and actor, born on 2 May 1978 in Karachi.
Kumail Nanjiani's screen career began in 2008 with Saturday Night Live, playing Indian Reporter.
Kumail Nanjiani has appeared in 43 films and 54 television or streaming titles in Pakistani film and TV.
The most recent films are The Wrong Girls (2026), The Breadwinner (2026), See You When I See You (2026).
Honours include Film Independent Spirit Awards and Time 100.
Coming up next: The Comeback King (2027), Green Bank, The White Lotus.
- Also known as
- Kumail Ali Nanjiani
- Born
- 2 May 1978 (age 48)
- Birthplace
- Karachi
- Work
- Actor, Television actor, Podcaster, Stand-up comedian, Film actor
- Film industries
- Pakistani film and TV
- Years active
- 2007 to present
- Awards
- Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Time 100
Kumail Nanjiani filmography
45 films and 55 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bank | TBA | Post-production | ||
| 2027 | The Comeback King | TBA | Post-production | |
| 2026 | The Wrong Girls | GG | Voice role | |
| 2026 | The Breadwinner | Peyton Mahar | ||
| 2026 | See You When I See You | Adeel | Also producer | |
| 2026 | Over Your Dead Body | Hollywood Dan | Uncredited | |
| 2025 | Ella McCay | Trooper Nash | ||
| 2025 | Driver's Ed | Mr. Rivers | ||
| 2025 | Oh, Mary! | Mary's Husband | Lyceum Theatre | |
| 2025 | Animal Farm | Marth | ||
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Nadeem Razmaadi | ||
| 2024 | Destroy All Neighbors | Smelting Refinery Guard | ||
| 2023 | Migration | Mack | Voice role | |
| 2021 | Eternals | Kingo | ||
| 2020 | The Lovebirds | Jibran | Also executive producer | |
| 2020 | Dolittle | Plimpton | Voice role | |
| 2019 | Stuber | Stu Prasad | ||
| 2019 | Men in Black: International | Pawny | Voice role | |
| 2018 | Duck Butter | Jake | ||
| 2018 | Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion | Prismo, Gnome, Marauder | ||
| 2017 | The Lego Ninjago Movie | Jay | Voice role | |
| 2017 | The Big Sick | Kumail Nanjiani | Also writer and executive producer | |
| 2017 | Fist Fight | Officer Mehar | ||
| 2017 | Middle-earth: Shadow of War | Nemesis Orcs | ||
| 2017 | Mass Effect: Andromeda | Jarun Tann |
Show all 45 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | A Happening of Monumental Proportions | HR Rep Perry | ||
| 2016 | Brother Nature | Riggleman | ||
| 2016 | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | Keanu | ||
| 2016 | Central Intelligence | Jared the Airport Security Guard | Cameo | |
| 2016 | Flock of Dudes | Ro | ||
| 2016 | The Late Bloomer | Rich | ||
| 2015 | Hot Tub Time Machine 2 | Brad | ||
| 2015 | Addicted to Fresno | Damon | ||
| 2015 | Loaded | Reza | ||
| 2015 | Hello, My Name Is Doris | Nasir | ||
| 2015 | Hell and Back | Dave the Demon | Voice role | |
| 2015 | Goosebumps | Foreman | ||
| 2014 | The Last of the Great Romantics | George the Counter Guy | ||
| 2014 | Sex Tape | Punit | ||
| 2013 | The Kings of Summer | Gary the Delivery Guy | ||
| 2013 | The Walking Dead: Season Two | Reggie | ||
| 2013 | Hell Baby | Cable Guy | ||
| 2013 | Bad Milo | Bobbi | ||
| 2012 | The Five-Year Engagement | Pakistani Chef | ||
| 2010 | Life as We Know It | Simon |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lotus | TBA | Upcoming | ||
| 2026 | Deli Boys | Danyal | Season 2 | |
| 2025 | Poker Face | Joseph "Gator Joe" Pilson | Episode: "The Taste of Human Blood" | |
| 2025 | Haunted Hotel | Leader Todd | Voice role; episode: “The Acolytes of Abaddon” | |
| 2025 | Fallout | Paladin Xander Harkness | 2 episodes | |
| 2025 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Prismo | Voice role; 3 episodes | |
| 2024 | What If...? | Kingo | Voice role; episode: "What If... Agatha Went to Hollywood?" | |
| 2024 | Only Murders in the Building | Rudy "Christmas Guy" Thurber | 7 episodes | |
| 2024 | Krapopolis | Spartan Army Leader | Voice role; episode: "Contagion" | |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Vātsyāyana | Episode: "I" | |
| 2022 | Welcome to Chippendales | Somen "Steve" Banerjee | Miniseries; main cast; also executive producer | |
| 2022 | The Simpsons | Theo | ||
| 2022 | The Boys Presents: Diabolical | Vik | Voice role; episode: "Boyd in 3D" | |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Haja Estree | Miniseries; 3 episodes | |
| 2022 | Bee and PuppyCat | Howell Wizard | Voice role; 3 episodes | |
| 2020 | Death to 2020 | Bark Multiverse | Television special | |
| 2020 | Little America | Executive producer and writer | ||
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone | Samir Wassan | Episode: "The Comedian" | |
| 2019 | Bless the Harts | Jesus Christ | Main voice role | |
| 2016 | The X-Files | Pasha | Episode: "Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster" | |
| 2016 | HarmonQuest | Eddie Lizard | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy In Space | Howell | Voice role; 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Animals | Rusty | Voice role; episode: "Dogs." | |
| 2015 | The Grinder | Prosecutor Leonard | 2 episodes | |
| 2015 | Scheer-RL | Mariah Carey | Episode: "Mariah Carey" |
Show all 55 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Cuteling Mayor | Voice role; episode: "The Ripple Effect" | |
| 2015 | Inside Amy Schumer | Juror #11 | Episode: "12 Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer" | |
| 2015 | Hunt the Truth | Mshak Moradi | ||
| 2015 | Broad City | Benny Calitri | Episode: "In Heat" | |
| 2015 | Archer | Farooq Ashkani | Voice role; episode: "Sitting" | |
| 2015 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Frylock's bees | Voice role; episode: "Sweet C" | |
| 2014 | TripTank | Dick Genie | Voice role; 4 episodes | |
| 2014 | The Pete Holmes Show | Dhalsim | Episode: "Erin Hamlin and Kate Hansen" | |
| 2014 | Silicon Valley | Dinesh Chugtai | Main role | |
| 2014 | Math Bites | Showoff Guy | Episode: "Math Heads: Do Math in Your Head" | |
| 2014 | Key & Peele | College Kid #1 | Episode: "Scariest Movie Ever" | |
| 2014 | Garfunkel and Oates | Jordan | Episode: "Hair Swap" | |
| 2014 | Community | Custodian Lapari | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Bob's Burgers | Skip Marooch | Voice role; 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | Veep | Statistician | Episode: "Midterms" | |
| 2013 | Newsreaders | Amir Larussa | Correspondent; 11 episodes | |
| 2013 | Ghost Ghirls | Mr. Mattoo | Episode: "I Believe in Mira-ghouls" | |
| 2013 | Drunk History | Lakota Chief | Episode: "Nashville" | |
| 2013 | Burning Love | Zakir | Main role (seasons 2 to 3) | |
| 2012 | Adventure Time | Prismo | Recurring voice role; 7 episodes | |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Paul | Episode: "Where the Heart Is" | |
| 2011 | Googy | Dwayne | Main role | |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash | Pindar Singh | Main role (seasons 1 to 3), guest role (season 4) | |
| 2011 | CollegeHumor Originals | Vendor | Episode: "Batman Chooses His Voice" | |
| 2010 | Ugly Americans | Neilando Patel | Voice role; episode: "Treegasm" | |
| 2009 | Michael & Michael Have Issues | Kumail | Main role | |
| 2009 | Jake and Amir | Kumail | 4 episodes | |
| 2009 | 100 Most Shocking Music Moments | Panelist | 5 episodes | |
| 2008 | Saturday Night Live | Indian Reporter | Episode: "James Franco/Kings of Leon"; uncredited | |
| 2008 | CH Originals | College student | "Honest College Ad" |