Asif Ali (comedian)

Asif Ali (born c. 1988)[1] is an American comedian, actor and voice actor.

Early life

Ali was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a brother, and is of Indian descent.[1]

Career

Ali started his career performing improv comedy in Chicago.[1] When starting acting, he would make guest appearances in television shows such as Up All Night, NCIS and Modern Family.[2] In January 2015, Ali was cast as a series regular in the TBS sitcom Wrecked.[3] In October 2020, it was announced Ali would be starring in the Olivia Wilde psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling, and would appear in roles in Disney+'s The Mandalorian and WandaVision.[4] He would reprise his WandaVision role in Agatha All Along.[5]

Ali starred in the 2022 comedy film Easter Sunday, direct by Jay Chandrasekhar.[6] He will next star in the Hulu series Deli Boys alongside Alfie Fuller and Saagar Shaikh.[7]

Voice acting

In January 2023, Ali was cast in the video game Hogwarts Legacy, portraying the Ravenclaw student Amit Thakkar.[8] In March, he joined the cast of the Netflix series Agent Elvis.[9]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Noobz Gas Station Clerk
2016 Operator Embarrassed Guy's Voice Voice role
Dean Noah
Chee and T Mayunk
2021 7 Days Asif
2022 Bromates Angry Mike
Easter Sunday Dev Deluxe
Don't Worry Darling Peter

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Up All Nights Michael 1 episode
2012 NCIS Phil 1 episode
2012 Modern Family Technician 1 episode
2013 Arrested Development Trout 1 episode
2013 The Goodwin Games Pizza Delivery Guy 1 episode
2014 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Jesse Fletcher 1 episode
2014 Silicon Valley TBA 1 episode
2014 The Comeback Party Guy 1 episode
2015 Mr. Robinson Samir Panj Recurring role, 5 episodes
2016 American Housewife Vali 1 episode
2016 Wrecked Pack Hara Main role, 30 episodes
2017 New Girl Jeremy 2 episodes
2017 The Mick Security Guard 2 episodes
2019 American Princess Sanjeep Farooqui-McMahon 1 episode
2019 The Mandalorian Caben Episode: "Chapter 4: Sanctuary"
2019 Mad About You Rishi 3 episodes
2020 BoJack Horseman Various roles 2 episodes
2020 Indebted Ravi 2 episodes
2020 The Big Show Show Bennett 3 episodes
2020 Brews Brothers Kale 1 episode
2020 Space Force Capt. Dave Powers 1 episode
2020–2023 Star Trek: Lower Decks Ensign Asif / Grafflax Voice role, 3 episodes
2021 WandaVision Abilash Tandon / Norm Miniseries, 5 episodes
2021 Devil May Care Beans Voice role
Main role, 7 episodes
2021 The Good Doctor Cal Lewis 1 episode
2023 Agent Elvis Doyle Voice role
Recurring role, 6 episodes
2023 Shrinking Alan 3 episodes
2024 Grimsburg Lt. Ravi Voice role, 1 episode
2024 Agatha All Along Norm Miniseries, 2 episodes
2024 American Dad! Lifeguard Voice role, 1 episode
TBA Deli Boys Mir Dar Main role, upcoming series

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Hogwarts Legacy Amit Thakkar Voice role only

References

  1. ^ a b c Rodriguez, Gustabo (March 2, 2011). "Asif Ali graces SLCC with company and comedy". Salt Lake Community College. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Asif Ali". The Bourbon Room Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (January 26, 2015). "Zach Cregger, Asif Ali, Ally Maki Among Cast of TBS' Wrecked". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 13, 2020). "Sydney Chandler, Nick Kroll, Douglas Smith, Kate Berlant, Asif Ali Round Out Cast Of Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ^ Gomez, Dessi (October 31, 2024). "Agatha All Along Cast And Characters: Who Plays Who?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. ^ Kit, Borys (April 27, 2021). "Tia Carrere, Eugene Cordero, Asif Ali Join Jo Koy in Amblin Family Comedy Easter Sunday (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (May 11, 2023). "Deli Boys Comedy Pilot Picked Up To Series At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (January 11, 2023). "Hogwarts Legacy Reveals Voice Talent Appearing In The Game". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  9. ^ Bell, BreAnna (March 1, 2023). "Netflix's Agent Elvis Adds Kaitlin Olson, Niecy Nash, Johnny Knoxville to Voice Cast, Priscilla Presley to Voice Herself". Variety. Retrieved 12 November 2024.