Biography
Aziz Ansari (born February 23, 1983) is an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. He formerly starred as Tom Haverford on the NBC show Parks and Recreation, and has since gone on to co-create, co-produce, and star in two seasons of the critically acclaimed comedy/drama Netflix series, Master of None.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Good Fortune
2025
as Arj
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.
Good Fortune
2025
Writer, Producer, Director
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
2023
as Self
Chris Rock gives an exclusive look at his year on tour leading up to this historic night. With appearances from Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Kevin Ha...
The Bob's Burgers Movie
2022
as Darryl (voice)
When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ p...
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian
2022
as Self
After another year of lockdowns, Aziz takes the stage to skewer pandemic life, quarantines, vaccine cards, celebrity side-gigs, smartphones and more.
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian
2022
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
After another year of lockdowns, Aziz takes the stage to skewer pandemic life, quarantines, vaccine cards, celebrity side-gigs, smartphones and more.
A Parks and Recreation Special
2020
as Tom Haverford
Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.
The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation
2020
as Tom Haverford
As a lead-in to the highly anticipated special that brings back one of the most admired comedies in TV history, NBC and The Paley Center for Media col...
In the Still Night
2019
Thanks
Heartbroken, Matthew, an American art curator, wanders daydreaming through a maze of artworks in his hotel in Tokyo. That is, until he has a surreal e...
Aziz Ansari: Right Now
2019
as Self
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
Aziz Ansari: Right Now
2019
Writer
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
The Problem with Apu
2017
as Self
In the history of “The Simpsons,” few characters outside the title family have had as much cultural impact as Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Springfield ...
The Little Hours
2017
Thanks
Garfagnana, Italy, 1347. The handsome servant Masseto, fleeing from his vindictive master, takes shelter in a nunnery where three young nuns, Sister A...
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
2015
as Not Aziz Ansari
Adapted from their beloved comedy show at Upright Citizens Brigade, Crash Test showcases Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer on a state-of-the-art party bus ad...
Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden
2015
as Self
Ansari headlines the iconic Madison Square Garden and delivers his most hilarious and insightful stand-up yet. Filmed in front of a sold-out audience,...
Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden
2015
Writer, Director
Ansari headlines the iconic Madison Square Garden and delivers his most hilarious and insightful stand-up yet. Filmed in front of a sold-out audience,...
Date and Switch
2014
as Marcus
Two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom find their friendship tested when one of them comes out of the closet.
Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive
2013
as Self
Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears...
Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive
2013
Writer
Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears...
Here Comes the Night Time
2013
as Li'l Bud
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
2013
as Self
It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
This Is the End
2013
as Aziz Ansari
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
Epic
2013
as Mub (voice)
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She ba...
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012
as Squint (voice)
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and ...
Cruel Summer
2012
as Prisoner
A car thief (Kid Cudi) falls in love with a blind Arabian princess whose father allows them to marry under the terms he can help her see.
Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious
2012
as Self
Aziz Ansari channels his crude side taking on topics like watching porn and the struggles of dating in New York City.
Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious
2012
Writer
Aziz Ansari channels his crude side taking on topics like watching porn and the struggles of dating in New York City.
Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
as Self
An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, thr...
Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2
2011
as Squint (voice)
This short film continues the adventures of the title character as he tries to retrieve his elusive acorn.
Free Hugs
2011
as Mike
Free Hugs captures the "rock bottom" moment of post-breakup wallowing, when friends lose their patience, and the pitiless world moves on without you. ...
What's Your Number?
2011
as Jay
Ally Darling is realizing she's a little lost in life. Her latest romance has just fizzled out, and she's just been fired from her marketing job. Then...
30 Minutes or Less
2011
as Chet Flanning
Two fledgling criminals kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and advise him that he has mere hours to rob a bank or else...
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
2011
as Self
New York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.
Alpha and Omega
2010
as Thug (voice) (uncredited)
Two young wolves at opposite ends of their pack's social order are thrown together into a foreign land and need each other to return home, but love co...
Get Him to the Greek
2010
as Matty Briggs
Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar wh...
Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening
2010
as Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny...
Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening
2010
Writer
Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny...
Funny People
2009
as Randy
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing Geo...
Observe and Report
2009
as Saddamn
Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Bar...
I Love You, Man
2009
as Eugene
Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that...
The Rocker
2008
as Aziz
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at st...
School for Scoundrels
2006
as Classmate
In the hope of winning the woman of his dreams, Amanda, lovelorn meter-reader Roger Wadell enrolls in a secret confidence-building class. The course's...
Being Mortal
N/A
Based on the 2014 non-fiction book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by surgeon Atul Gawande.
Being Mortal
N/A
Director, Writer, Producer
Based on the 2014 non-fiction book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by surgeon Atul Gawande.
Let's Do This
N/A
Writer
Two guys hit the road working for a motivational speaking company.