Kumail Ali Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American stand-up comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He gained widespread recognition for his co-starring role as Dinesh in the HBO comedy series *Silicon Valley*, which aired from 2014 to 2019. His accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Emmy Awards. In 2018, *Time* magazine recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.