Dan Ahdoot

Dan Ahdoot is an Iranian-Jewish-American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose career spans television, film, podcasting, and publishing. Ahdoot began performing stand-up comedy after deciding not to pursue medical school, gaining national attention as a finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing." His early career included winning awards in national comedy competitions and touring colleges, where he explored his experiences as a second-generation Iranian American. He has opened for comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Lewis Black, and Jay Mohr, and has performed on "The Tonight Show," "Last Call with Carson Daly," and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend."

Ahdoot's acting career includes recurring television roles, notably as Falafel Phil on Disney XD's martial arts comedy "Kickin' It," Amir on NBC's "Bajillion Dollar Propertie$," and Reggie on Showtime's "Shameless." He has appeared in two Netflix series, portraying a car salesman in "Cobra Kai" and an engineer in "The Crew." Additional credits include ABC's "Super Fun Night," Comedy Central's "Workaholics" and "@midnight," and Adult Swim's "Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell."

In addition to acting, Ahdoot has established himself as a writer and producer. He wrote the film "Public Disturbance" for Lionsgate and has developed projects for CBS, ABC, FOX, Hulu, and Freeform. He has also contributed to various Comedy Central Roasts, demonstrating versatility in comedy writing and television development.

Ahdoot's interest in food has become a significant aspect of his public profile. He hosts Food Network's "Raid the Fridge" and the podcast "Green Eggs and Dan," which has ranked as a top food podcast in the United States. He is a part owner of the restaurant Estela in New York City. His book, "Undercooked: How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live," blends memoir, comedy, and personal narrative, and has achieved commercial success as a food memoir. Ahdoot's work integrates humor, cultural identity, and culinary exploration, establishing him as a versatile figure in comedy, television, and food media.