Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari (Tamil: அஸிஸ் அன்சாரி; Hindi: अज़ीज़ अंसारी; born February 23, 1983) is an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. He currently stars as Tom Haverford on the NBC show Parks and Recreation.

Ansari began his career performing standup comedy in New York City during the summer of 2001 while attending New York University. In 2007, he created and starred in the critically acclaimed MTV sketch comedy show Human Giant, which ran for two seasons. This led to acting roles in feature films includingFunny People, I Love You, Man, and Observe and Report. In addition to his acting work, Ansari has continued to work as a standup comedian. He released his debut CD/DVD, entitled Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening, in January 2010 on Comedy Central Records, and still tours nationally between acting commitments. In June 2010, he hosted the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. In 2011, he starred in the film 30 Minutes or Less, with Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Swardson and Danny McBride.

Personal life

Aziz Ansari was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Indian Muslim parents who immigrated from Tamil Nadu, India. His father is a gastroenterologist and his mother works in a medical office. Ansari grew up in Bennettsville, South Carolina, where he attended Marlboro Academy as well as the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.

Aziz Ansari has a residence in the Cooper Square area of New York City's East Village.