Date of Birth: February 23, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Aziz Ansari is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer, known for his sharp wit and unique perspective on modern life. Born on February 23, 1983, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Tamil Muslim parents from India, Aziz grew up in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He attended the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics before moving on to New York University, where he graduated with a degree in marketing. Aziz began his career in comedy while still in college, performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. His breakthrough came with the MTV sketch comedy show “Human Giant,” which he co-created and starred in. However, he is best known for his role as Tom Haverford on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” which earned him widespread acclaim. In addition to television, Aziz has had a successful stand-up career, releasing several comedy specials, including “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening,” “Dangerously Delicious,” “Buried Alive,” and “Right Now.” He also made history with his Netflix series “Master of None,” co-created with Alan Yang, which won him an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Aziz has also authored a book, “Modern Romance,” which examines dating in the digital age through a humorous yet insightful lens.
5 Interesting Facts about Aziz Ansari
1. Aziz Ansari was the first Asian-American to win a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role in “Master of None.”
2. He has a keen interest in food and even took culinary classes to prepare for his role in “Master of None.”
3. Aziz’s parents, Shoukath and Fatima Ansari, have appeared on “Master of None” as his character’s parents.
4. He was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2016.
5. Aziz is a self-proclaimed “minimalist” and often talks about how he tries to live a clutter-free life.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Aziz Ansari
1. “Sometimes it seems the universe wants to be noticed.”
2. “I’m constantly trying to make myself laugh. I’m the most enthusiastic audience I’ve got.”
3. “I have a problem with too much money. I can’t reinvest it fast enough.”
4. “You can’t be real or authentic if you have too much distance from yourself.”
5. “It’s incredible how much time and effort people put into things that are fake.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Aziz Ansari’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Aziz Ansari does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Aziz Ansari – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2199573/
2. [Aziz Ansari’s Official Website](http://azizansari.com/
3. [Aziz Ansari – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aziz_Ansari
4. [Aziz Ansari – Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80049714
5. [Aziz Ansari on Twitter](https://twitter.com/azizansari
