Nik Dodani
Nik Dodani is an American actor, writer, and comedian known for playing Zahid in the Netflix series Atypical and Pat Patel in the CBS revival of Murphy Brown.
Nik Dodani is an American actor, writer, and comedian known for playing Zahid in the Netflix series Atypical and Pat Patel in the CBS revival of Murphy Brown. He has also appeared in films and stage productions, and has worked as a stand-up comedian and writer. Dodani was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Arizona.
Early life
Dodani was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 19, 1993, and was raised in Arizona. Sources describe him as the child of Indian immigrants, and he studied politics at Occidental College in Los Angeles.
Career
He began with stand-up comedy before moving into television, film, and theatre. His best-known television roles are Zahid in Atypical and Pat Patel in Murphy Brown, and he later appeared in projects such as Escape Room, Dear Evan Hansen, Twisters, and The Parenting.
Stage and writing work
Dodani made his Broadway debut in Waitress and has also been credited as a writer and producer. Sources also note that he has worked on a short film adaptation of Blue Boy.
Public identity
Dodani is openly gay, and interviews and profiles have highlighted his work alongside LGBTQ representation in entertainment. Several sources also identify him as South Asian or of Indian descent.
Key facts
- Best known for his role as Zahid in Netflix’s Atypical and Pat Patel in the CBS revival of Murphy Brown.
- Appeared in films including Escape Room, Dear Evan Hansen, and Twisters.
- Made his Broadway debut in Waitress.
- Began his career in stand-up comedy, with a late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Arizona.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nik_DodaniSupports: Birth date, nationality, occupations, and major roles in Atypical and Murphy Brown.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6516135/Supports: Birthplace, occupations, and credits including Atypical, The Parenting, and stage work.
- Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/nik-dodani/profile/Supports: Broadway debut in Waitress and key acting credits.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/nik_dodaniSupports: Born in Dallas, raised in Arizona, education, stand-up background, and major roles.
- Business Standard — https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/lgbtq-lives-being-reflected-on-screen-nik-dodani-119020600667_1.htmlSupports: Openly gay identity and early stand-up career.
- The Hindu — https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nik-dodani-interview-escape-room-murphy-brown/article26203336.eceSupports: Escape Room, Murphy Brown, and Blue Boy screenplay work.
- Teen Vogue — https://www.teenvogue.com/story/new-hollywood-2022-nik-dodaniSupports: Background, breakout with Atypical, and supporting roles in film and television.