Hasan Minhaj

Born: 1985-09-23

Birthplace: Davis, California, USA

Biography

Hasan Minhaj (born September 23, 1985) is an American comedian, writer, and actor of Indian descent, best known for his appearances as a Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show, his stand-up special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017) and his Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018-2020). His comedy typically has to do with world politics or Indian culture. In 2019, he was listed in Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2024, Minhaj launched his talk show Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know, which has since featured guests such as Senator Bernie Sanders, Prince Harry, Malala Yousafzai and Neil deGrasse Tyson.