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Kumail Nanjiani

Stand-Up Comedian & Actor; Known for "The Big Sick"

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Kumail Nanjiani Biography

Originally born in Karachi, Pakistan, Kumail Nanjiani moved to the US in the mid-1990s when he was 18 to attend school at Grinnell College. When he came to the US, he started watching comedians on television, particularly David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld. After seeing a classmate of his perform stand-up comedy in college, Nanjiani decided to try his hand at it.

After graduating, Nanjiani moved to Chicago, performing stand-up and eventually getting spots on "The Late Show with David Letterman," and Conan O’Brien’s late-night program on TBS. Subsequently, Nanjiani landed staff writing gigs on hit comedy shows like "The Colbert Report."

In 2009, the Comedy Channel named Nanjiani as one of the year’s breakout comedians, alongside fellow desi comedian Aziz Ansari, for whom Nanjiani has opened at various stand-up comedy venues. Since then, Nanjiani has gone on to feature in increasingly bigger roles on both television and film, usually in guest roles. He featured in HBO’s hit comedy "Veep," starring Seinfeld co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the US Vice-President. In late June 2013, Comedy Central announced the pickup of a show, "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail," hosted by Jonah Ray and Nanjiani. The show, featuring Nerd Melt comedy regulars and various comedians, began airing in July 2014. In "Silicon Valley," Nanjiani played one of five characters who come up with an idea for an IT product and start a company. He also lent his voice to the animated series "Adventure Time" as Prismo.

In 2017, Nanjiani wrote the semi-autobiographical romantic comedy film "The Big Sick" with his wife Emily V. Gordon. The couple was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards. Nanjiani also starred in the film. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine the following year.

In 2019, Najiani headlined the first episode of the CBS All Access revival of the anthology series "The Twilight Zone." For his role, Nanjiani received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. That same year, he starred in the lead role of the Hulu miniseries "Welcome to Chippendales" and 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 March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nanjiani and his wife, Emily Gordon, launched a podcast, "Staying In with Emily and Kumail." The series chronicles their experiences as a couple forced to live in isolation during the global pandemic. The podcast has been widely acclaimed in the media, as a welcome respite during a period of high anxiety.

Nanjiani wrote for and produced the Apple TV+ anthology series "Little America," which premiered in January 2020. In 2021, he starred as Kingo in the Marvel Studios film "Eternals."

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  • What are the speaker fees for Kumail Nanjiani

    Speaking fees for Kumail Nanjiani, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kumail Nanjiani are $200,000 and above for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kumail Nanjiani, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kumail Nanjiani speak about?

    Kumail Nanjiani is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Asian American Heritage, Comedians, Commencement, Diversity Speakers, Entertainers, Entertainment, Internet and New Media, Social Media, Television Stars, University Speakers.
  • Where does Kumail Nanjiani travel from?

    Kumail Nanjiani generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Kumail Nanjiani’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kumail Nanjiani for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kumail Nanjiani for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kumail Nanjiani or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Stand-Up Comedian & Actor; Known for "The Big Sick"

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Kumail Nanjiani Biography

Originally born in Karachi, Pakistan, Kumail Nanjiani moved to the US in the mid-1990s when he was 18 to attend school at Grinnell College. When he came to the US, he started watching comedians on television, particularly David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld. After seeing a classmate of his perform stand-up comedy in college, Nanjiani decided to try his hand at it.

After graduating, Nanjiani moved to Chicago, performing stand-up and eventually getting spots on "The Late Show with David Letterman," and Conan O’Brien’s late-night program on TBS. Subsequently, Nanjiani landed staff writing gigs on hit comedy shows like "The Colbert Report."

In 2009, the Comedy Channel named Nanjiani as one of the year’s breakout comedians, alongside fellow desi comedian Aziz Ansari, for whom Nanjiani has opened at various stand-up comedy venues. Since then, Nanjiani has gone on to feature in increasingly bigger roles on both television and film, usually in guest roles. He featured in HBO’s hit comedy "Veep," starring Seinfeld co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the US Vice-President. In late June 2013, Comedy Central announced the pickup of a show, "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail," hosted by Jonah Ray and Nanjiani. The show, featuring Nerd Melt comedy regulars and various comedians, began airing in July 2014. In "Silicon Valley," Nanjiani played one of five characters who come up with an idea for an IT product and start a company. He also lent his voice to the animated series "Adventure Time" as Prismo.

In 2017, Nanjiani wrote the semi-autobiographical romantic comedy film "The Big Sick" with his wife Emily V. Gordon. The couple was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards. Nanjiani also starred in the film. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine the following year.

In 2019, Najiani headlined the first episode of the CBS All Access revival of the anthology series "The Twilight Zone." For his role, Nanjiani received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. That same year, he starred in the lead role of the Hulu miniseries "Welcome to Chippendales" and 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 March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nanjiani and his wife, Emily Gordon, launched a podcast, "Staying In with Emily and Kumail." The series chronicles their experiences as a couple forced to live in isolation during the global pandemic. The podcast has been widely acclaimed in the media, as a welcome respite during a period of high anxiety.

Nanjiani wrote for and produced the Apple TV+ anthology series "Little America," which premiered in January 2020. In 2021, he starred as Kingo in the Marvel Studios film "Eternals."

Kumail Nanjiani Videos

  • Kumail Nanjiani on Worst Wedding Anniversary Eve
    Kumail talks to guest host Rob McElhenney about meeting at a “Game of Thrones” event & the first conversation they ever had.
  • Kumail Nanjiani: “Everyone Named Chris Has All the Power"
    Kumail Nanjiani speaks at The Hollywood Reporter's Empowerment in Entertainment 2019.
  • The Twilight Zone: The Comedian - Official Trailer | CBS All Access

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  • How do I book Kumail Nanjiani to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kumail Nanjiani for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kumail Nanjiani, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kumail Nanjiani or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Kumail Nanjiani

    Speaking fees for Kumail Nanjiani, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kumail Nanjiani are $200,000 and above for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kumail Nanjiani, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kumail Nanjiani speak about?

    Kumail Nanjiani is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Asian American Heritage, Comedians, Commencement, Diversity Speakers, Entertainers, Entertainment, Internet and New Media, Social Media, Television Stars, University Speakers.
  • Where does Kumail Nanjiani travel from?

    Kumail Nanjiani generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Kumail Nanjiani’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kumail Nanjiani for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kumail Nanjiani for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kumail Nanjiani or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Kumail Nanjiani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kumail Nanjiani for your event is $200,000 and above. Kumail Nanjiani generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ken Jeong, Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, Hannibal Buress and Retta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kumail Nanjiani for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Kumail Nanjiani Speaker Videos

  • Kumail Nanjiani on Worst Wedding Anniversary Eve
    Kumail talks to guest host Rob McElhenney about meeting at a “Game of Thrones” event & the first conversation they ever had.
    Kumail Nanjiani: “Everyone Named Chris Has All the Power"
    Kumail Nanjiani speaks at The Hollywood Reporter's Empowerment in Entertainment 2019.
  • The Twilight Zone: The Comedian - Official Trailer | CBS All Access
    Kumail Nanjiani & Emily V. Gordon Remember Their Courtship
  • Kumail Nanjiani - The First Time I Cried (Stand Up Comedy)

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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