Kumail Nanjiani

Pakistani-American comedian and actor
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Kumail Nanjiani

Summary

Kumail Nanjiani is a human[1]. Born in Karachi[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1978[3]. He worked as an actor[4], television actor[5], podcaster[6], stand-up comedian[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.081% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75,102 views/month, #806 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Karachi[2], Kumail Nanjiani…
  • Kumail Nanjiani was born on May 2, 1978[3].
  • Among Kumail Nanjiani's spouses was Emily V. Gordon[10].
  • Kumail Nanjiani held citizenship in Pakistan[11].
  • Kumail Nanjiani held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Urdu was Kumail Nanjiani's native language[13].
  • American English was Kumail Nanjiani's native language[14].
  • Kumail Nanjiani is identified as part of the Pakistani Americans ethnic group[15].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's professions included actor[4].
  • Kumail Nanjiani worked as a television actor[5].
  • Kumail Nanjiani worked as a podcaster[6].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's professions included stand-up comedian[7].
  • Kumail Nanjiani worked as a film actor[8].
  • Kumail Nanjiani worked as a screenwriter[16].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's field of work was acting[17].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's education included a stint at Grinnell College[18].
  • Kumail Nanjiani was educated at Karachi Grammar School[19].
  • Kumail Nanjiani was educated at St. Michael's Convent School[20].
  • Kumail Nanjiani received the Film Independent Spirit Awards[21].
  • Kumail Nanjiani received the Time 100[22].
  • Kumail Nanjiani was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[23].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
  • Kumail Nanjiani is recorded as male[25].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Kumail Nanjiani's Commons category is recorded as Kumail Nanjiani[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Karachi[2], Kumail Nanjiani… he was born on May 2, 1978[3]. He is identified as part of the Pakistani Americans ethnic group[15]. Native languages include Urdu[13] and American English[14].

Education

Educated at Grinnell College[18], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30]; Karachi Grammar School[19], a grammar school[31], in Pakistan[32], founded in 1847[33], headquartered in Karachi[34]; and St. Michael's Convent School[20], a school[35], in Pakistan[36], founded in 1986[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], television actor[5], podcaster[6], stand-up comedian[7], film actor[8], and screenwriter[16]. Kumail Nanjiani's field of work was acting[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Film Independent Spirit Awards[21], a group of awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1984[40], headquartered in Santa Monica[41] and Time 100[22], an award[42].

Personal Life

Among Kumail Nanjiani's spouses was Emily V. Gordon[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[24].

Why It Matters

Kumail Nanjiani ranks in the top 0.081% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75,102 views/month, #806 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Kumail Nanjiani born?

Born in Karachi[2], Kumail Nanjiani…

Who was Kumail Nanjiani married to?

Kumail Nanjiani's spouses include Emily V. Gordon[10].

What did Kumail Nanjiani do for work?

Kumail Nanjiani worked as actor[4], television actor[5], podcaster[6], stand-up comedian[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Kumail Nanjiani go to school?

Kumail Nanjiani was educated at Grinnell College[18], Karachi Grammar School[19], and St. Michael's Convent School[20].

What awards did Kumail Nanjiani receive?

Honors received include Film Independent Spirit Awards[21] and Time 100[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Deutsche Synchronkartei. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . avclub.com. avclub.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . time.com. time.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . hollywoodreporter.com. hollywoodreporter.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . apnews.com. apnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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