![Actor and Comedian Aziz Ansari](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/aziz-ansari.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Actor and Comedian
Biography: Aziz Ansari is an American actor and comedian, best known for his role in Parks and Recreation (2009-2015). He has also created and starred in Master of None (2015-2021), for which he won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
Ansari's career started with comedy in New York City, with his major break as co-creator and star of the sketch comedy show Human Giant (2007-2008). He has since gone on to feature in a number of films and further television projects.
He has released a series of stand-up comedy specials such as Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010), as well as releasing a book titled Modern Romance: An Investigation (2015).
Born: February 23, 1983
Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Age: 41 years old
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Historical Events
- 2009-04-09 Mockumentary "Parks and Recreation" starring Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman and Aziz Ansari debuts on NBC in the US