Kumail Nanjiani
Known for
A Pakistani-American actor, comedian and writer who rose from stand-up to leading roles. He won acclaim co-writing and starring in an autobiographical romantic comedy that earned an Oscar nomination for its screenplay, then joined blockbuster franchises as Kingo in Marvel's 'Eternals' (2021) and in 'Men in Black: International' (2019). Known for sharp, self-deprecating wit and, latterly, a dramatic physical transformation, he balances comedy with earnest character work. Kumail Nanjiani is a prominent contemporary talent, a Karachi-born performer whose blend of humor and heart has made him a distinctive Hollywood presence.
Kumail Nanjiani
40 Movies
42 Series
A Pakistani-American actor, comedian and writer who rose from stand-up to leading roles. He won acclaim co-writing and starring in an autobiographical romantic comedy that earned an Oscar nomination for its screenplay, then joined blockbuster franchises as Kingo in Marvel's 'Eternals' (2021) and in 'Men in Black: International' (2019). Known for sharp, self-deprecating wit and, latterly, a dramatic physical transformation, he balances comedy with earnest character work. Kumail Nanjiani is a prominent contemporary talent, a Karachi-born performer whose blend of humor and heart has made him a distinctive Hollywood presence.
Movies
Plays Kingo
Eternals
2021
Plays Peyton
The Breadwinner
2026
Plays Mack Mallard (voice)
Migration
2023
Plays Nadeem
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024
Writer
Plays Kumail Nanjiani
The Big Sick
2017
Plays Plimpton (voice)
Dolittle
2020
Plays Jared the Airport Security Guard
Central Intelligence
2016
Plays Punit
Sex Tape
2014
Plays Pawny (voice)
Men in Black: International
2019
Plays Officer Mehar
Fist Fight
2017
Plays Jay (voice)
The Lego Ninjago Movie
2017
Plays GG (voice)
The Wrong Girls
2026
Plays Simon
Life As We Know It
2010
Plays Mr. Rivers
Driver's Ed
2025
Plays Trooper Nash
Ella McCay
2025
Plays Stu Prasad
Stuber
2019
Plays Pakistani Chef
The Five-Year Engagement
2012
Plays Keanu
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
2016
Plays Gary
The Kings of Summer
2013
Producer
Plays Jibran
The Lovebirds
2020
Plays Bark Multiverse
Death to 2020
2020
Plays Brad Syed
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
2015
Plays Nasir
Hello, My Name Is Doris
2015
Plays Dave the Demon (voice)
Hell and Back
2015
Plays Rich
The Late Bloomer
2016
Plays Perry
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
2017
Plays Jake
Duck Butter
2018
Plays Bobbi
Bad Milo!
2013
Plays Alfred Dalton
The Arrangement
2013
Plays Riggleman
Brother Nature
2016
Plays Damon
Addicted to Fresno
2015
Plays Cable Guy
Hell Baby
2013
Plays Smelting Refinery Guard
Destroy All Neighbors
2024
Plays Ro
Flock of Dudes
2015
Plays Arjit Pondicherry
Timms Valley
2013
Plays Raza
Loaded
2014
TV Shows
Plays Dinesh Chugtai
Silicon Valley
2014
Plays Pindar Singh
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays Self
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
2014
Plays Zakir
Burning Love
2012
Plays Self
Taskmaster
2015
Producer
Plays Somen 'Steve' Banerjee
Welcome to Chippendales
2022
Plays SoCal Waiter
Portlandia
2011
Plays Rudy Thurber
Only Murders in the Building
2021
Plays Kumail
Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009
Plays Prismo (voice)
Adventure Time
2010
Plays Jesus (voice)
Bless the Harts
2019
Plays Haja Estree
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
Plays Skip Marooch (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Howell (voice)
Bee and PuppyCat
2022
Plays Prismo (voice)
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
2023
Plays Lapari
Community
2009
Plays Eddie Lizzard
HarmonQuest
2016
Plays Prosecutor Leonard
The Grinder
2015
Plays Xander Harkness
Fallout
2024
Plays Danyal Khan
Deli Boys
2025
Plays Neilando Patel (voice)
Ugly Americans
2010
Plays Benny Calitri
Broad City
2014
Plays Kumail Nanjiani
Murderville
2022
Plays Cute-ling Mayor (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Vik (voice)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
2022
Plays Theo (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Dick Genie (voice)
TripTank
2014
Plays Thor (voice)
Major Lazer
2015
Plays Spartan Army Leader (voice)
Krapopolis
2023
Plays Samir Wassan
The Twilight Zone
2019
Latest Trailers
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The Wrong Girls
Full Filmography
The Boys
Kumail Nanjiani (uncredited) · 2 episodes
2022–2026
TV
The Wrong Girls
GG (voice)
2026
Film
The Breadwinner
Peyton
2026
Film
Over Your Dead Body
Hollywood Dan (uncredited)
2026
Film
The Screener
Parker Harrison · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Bob's Burgers
Skip Marooch (voice) · 3 episodes
2014–2025
TV
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
Self
2025
Film
Ella McCay
Trooper Nash
2025
Film
Driver's Ed
Mr. Rivers
2025
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kumail Nanjiani and where are they from?
Kumail Nanjiani is 48 years old, born on May 2, 1978 in Karachi, Pakistan.
What are the most famous roles of Kumail Nanjiani?
Kumail Nanjiani is best known for roles in Eternals, Central Intelligence, Men in Black: International.
How many movies has Kumail Nanjiani been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Kumail Nanjiani has appeared in 38 movies and 40 TV shows.
What was Kumail Nanjiani's first movie?
The career of Kumail Nanjiani began with Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy? (2010).
What is Kumail Nanjiani's most recent movie or series?
Kumail Nanjiani's most recent release is The Wrong Girls, which premiered on August 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Kumail Nanjiani appeared in?
On television, Kumail Nanjiani has appeared in The Boys, The Simpsons, What If...?, The X-Files.
Does Kumail Nanjiani have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Kumail Nanjiani's upcoming work includes: The Comeback King (2027).
Kumail Nanjiani
1978-05-02 · Karachi, Pakistan
Kumail Ali Nanjiani (/kʊˈmeɪl ˌnɑːndʒiˈɑːni/; Sindhi: ڪميل علي نانجياڻي; Urdu: کمیل علی نانجیانی; born May 2, 1978) is a Pakistani-American stand-up comedian and actor. He is 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, they were 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. He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Twilight Zone executive produced by Jordan Peele in 2019.
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 and played various roles on the comedy series Portlandia. He also played Kingo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero film Eternals and What If...? Episode What If... Agatha Went to Hollywood?, con artist Haja Estree in the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi and celebrity scientist Vik in the television series The Boys Presents: Diabolical and The Boys. In 2022, he starred in the lead role of the Hulu miniseries Welcome to Chippendales. In 2023, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category for his work in Welcome to Chippendales.Kumail Nanjiani, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.