Aziz Ishmael Ansari is an American actor, comedian, and author born in 1983.
He gained fame starring as Tom Haverford on the NBC show Parks and Recreation.
Ansari began his career in standup comedy while attending NYU, later creating the MTV sketch show Human Giant.
He has appeared in several films and released multiple comedy specials, including Live at Madison Square Garden on Netflix.
Ansari continues to tour as a standup comedian between acting projects.
His first book, Modern Romance: An Investigation, was published in 2015, combining his comedic style with sociological research to examine contemporary dating culture.
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