Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ismail Ansari (/ɑːnˈsɑːri/ ahn-SAR-ee; born February 23, 1983) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He played Tom Haverford on the NBC series Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) and created and starred in the Netflix series Master of None (2015–2021), for which he won several acting and writing awards, including two Emmys and a Golden Globe, which was the first award received by an Asian American actor for acting on television.
Ansari began performing comedy in New York City while a student at NYU Stern in 2000. He later co-created and starred in the MTV sketch comedy show Human Giant, after which he had acting roles in a number of feature films. From 2009 to 2015, Ansari played Tom Haverford in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. In 2015, Ansari co-created and starred in the first two seasons of Netflix's critically acclaimed series Master of None, for which he also served as a writer and director.
As a stand-up comedian, Ansari released his first comedy special, Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening, in January 2010 on Comedy Central Records. He continues to perform stand-up on tour and on Netflix. His first book, Modern Romance: An Investigation, was released in June 2015. He was included in the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2016. In July 2019, Ansari released his fifth comedy special, Aziz Ansari: Right Now, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. In 2021, Netflix released Master of None Presents: Moments in Love, which Ansari wrote and directed. The following year, he released his comedy special Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian on Netflix.
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Films (37)
Bonne fortune
2025 · Arj / Delivery Robots (voice), Writer, Director, Producer
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
2023 · Self
Bob's Burgers : Le Film
2022 · Darryl (voice)
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian
2022 · Self, Director, Executive Producer, Writer
A Parks and Recreation Special
2020 · Tom Haverford
The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation
2020 · Tom Haverford
In the Still Night
2019 · Thanks
Aziz Ansari: Right Now
2019 · Self, Writer
The Problem with Apu
2017 · Self
Les Bonnes Sœurs
2017 · Thanks
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
2015 · Not Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden
2015 · Self, Director, Writer
Cita express
2014 · Marcus
Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive
2013 · Self, Writer
Here Comes the Night Time
2013 · Li'l Bud
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
2013 · Self
C'est la fin
2013 · Aziz Ansari
Epic : La Bataille du royaume secret
2013 · Mub (voice)
L'Âge de glace 4 : La Dérive des continents
2012 · Squint (voice)
Cruel Summer
2012 · Prisoner
Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious
2012 · Self, Writer
LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012 · Self
L'aventure continentale de Scrat (2ème partie)
2011 · Squint (voice)
Free Hugs
2011 · Mike
(S)ex List
2011 · Jay
30 Minutes maximum
2011 · Chet
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
2011 · Self
Alpha et Oméga
2010 · Thug (voice) (uncredited)
American Trip
2010 · Matty Briggs
Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening
2010 · Aziz Ansari, Writer
Drôle de monde
2009 · Randy
L'agent provocateur
2009 · Saddamn
I Love You, Man
2009 · Eugene
Un Rockero de Pelotas
2008 · Aziz
L'École des dragueurs
2006 · Classmate
Being Mortal
· Director, Writer, Producer
Let's Do This
· Writer
Séries (39)
TFI Unplugged
2026
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
2025 · Self - Guest
Dîner en live avec David Chang
2024 · Self
Ugly Delicious
2018 · Self
Master of None
2015 · Dev Shah, Writer, Teleplay, Executive Producer, Director, Creator
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · Self
Major Lazer
2015 · Goosh (voice)
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014 · Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
Le Tonight Show
2014 · Self - Guest
Wander Over Yonder
2013 · Westley (voice)
The Jeselnik Offensive
2013 · Self
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012 · Self
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012 · Self
Finding Your Roots
2012 · Self
Billy on the Street
2011 · Self
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011 · The Toucher
Bob's Burgers
2011 · Darryl (voice), darryl (voice)
Conan
2010 · Self
Infomercials
2009 · Writer
The League
2009 · Dr. Henry Rocha, Dr. Henry Rocha (voice)
Construyendo un parque
2009 · Tom Haverford
Scrubs: Interns
2009 · Ed Dhandapani
Water and Power
2008 · Aziz
CollegeHumor Shorts
2007
Flight of the Conchords
2007 · Sinjay
Human Giant
2007 · Aziz / Various, Producer, Creator
Uncle Morty's Dub Shack
2004 · MC Bricklayer
The Venture Bros
2004 · Martin (voice)
Comedy Central Roasts
2003 · Self
Reno 911, n'appelez pas !
2003 · Financial Advisor #2, Resort Salesman #3, HMO Advisor #2
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
Scrubs
2001 · Ed
Mark Twain Prize
1999 · Self
Premium Blend
1997
Le Daily Show
1996 · Self
MTV Movie & TV Awards
1992 · Self / Host
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host, Self - Cameo (uncredited)