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Aasif Mandvi was born on March 5, 1966 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India and is credited as a screenwriter, stage actor and television actor. As of 2026, Aasif Mandvi is 60 years old. Schooling on record includes George D. Chamberlain High School and University of South Florida.
My Take
Aasif Mandvi is someone I first clocked through The Daily Show, where his deadpan correspondent work landed sharper than a lot of straight comedy. Born in Mumbai, raised partly in Florida, and schooled at the University of South Florida, he's carried that multicultural perspective into roles that range from Spider-Man 2 to The Last Airbender and the eerie drama Evil. What I respect is his refusal to be one note, sliding between satire, stage work, and writing. He always seems to bring intelligence to material that could easily be played dumb, and that versatility is exactly why he keeps turning up in projects worth watching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aasif Mandvi
- Name (Japanese)
- アーシフ・マンドヴィ
- Reading
- あーしふ・まんどゔぃ
- Born
- March 5, 1966 (age 60)
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / television actor / film actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- George D. Chamberlain High School
- University
- University of South Florida
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aasif Mandvi born?
Born March 5, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Aasif Mandvi from?
Aasif Mandvi is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Aasif Mandvi do?
Aasif Mandvi works as screenwriter, stage actor, television actor, film actor, actor.
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