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Born on April 30, 1981 in Hammersmith, United Kingdom, Kunal Nayyar is a television actor, film actor and writer. As of 2026, Kunal Nayyar is 45 years old. Schooling on record includes Temple University. Credited works include Ice Age: Continental Drift.
My Take
Kunal Nayyar is one of those actors I appreciate more the longer I think about him. Born in London, he crossed an ocean to study at Temple University and then planted himself in the middle of one of the most-watched sitcoms ever. Carrying his Indian heritage into mainstream American comedy without ever feeling like a token is harder than it looks. What I admire is his range beneath the easygoing surface: voice work, stage acting, even authorship. He makes effortless-seeming comedy, and I have a soft spot for performers who hide that much discipline behind a relaxed smile.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kunal Nayyar
- Name (Japanese)
- クナル・ネイヤー
- Reading
- くなる・ねいやー
- Born
- April 30, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / writer / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Temple University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ice Age: Continental Drift | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kunalkarmanayyar/
- Xhttps://x.com/kunalnayyar
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunal%20Nayyar
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A4%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310375
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Kunal Nayyar born?
Born April 30, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Kunal Nayyar from?
Kunal Nayyar is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Kunal Nayyar do?
Kunal Nayyar works as television actor, film actor, actor, writer, stage actor.
What is Kunal Nayyar known for?
Notable works include Ice Age: Continental Drift.
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