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My Take
Djalili occupies a position I find genuinely valuable: a British-Iranian comedian who turns the tension of living between cultures into sharp, generous comedy. Since breaking through at the 1995 Edinburgh Fringe he's built a career spanning stand-up, film, television and voice work, but it's the intelligence under the jokes that I appreciate most. His best material doesn't just get laughs; it nudges audiences to reconsider their assumptions. I tend to rank thoughtful comics highest, and Djalili's blend of warmth, irony and quiet social commentary makes him exactly the sort of performer I think deserves more credit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Omid Djalili
- Name (Japanese)
- オミッド・ジャリリ
- Reading
- おみっど・じゃりり
- Born
- September 30, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Kensington, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / voice actor / comedian / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Ulster University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Omid Djalili born?
Born September 30, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Omid Djalili from?
Omid Djalili is from Kensington, United Kingdom.
What does Omid Djalili do?
Omid Djalili works as stand-up comedian, voice actor, comedian, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.