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- Birthday: 1985-09-23
- Born Place: Davis, California, USA
Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his sharp political satire and storytelling style. Born on September 23, 1985, in Davis, California, to Indian Muslim immigrant parents from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, he gained national prominence as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah. Minhaj is best known for his critically acclaimed Netflix show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which blended humor and in-depth analysis on global and political issues, earning him a Peabody Award and an Emmy. He has also released a popular comedy special, Homecoming King, which delves into his experiences as a first-generation Indian-American. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, Minhaj has also been involved in film and television roles, including a part in No Hard Feelings (2023). He is widely respected for using comedy as a tool to explore topics like race, identity, immigration, and social justice.
