Aziz Ansari

Born into an Indian-American family, Ansari began performing comedy in New York City while a student at NYU Stern in 2000. He then co-created and starred in the MTV sketch comedy show Human Giant before landing acting roles in various feature films. Ansari gained recognition for playing Tom Haverford on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, alongside a critically acclaimed run on Netflix's series Master of None, for which he received multiple awards, including Emmys and a Golden Globe. As a stand-up comedian, Ansari released his first comedy special, Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening, followed by numerous subsequent specials and a book, Modern Romance: An Investigation.