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Minhaj is best known for his Netflix show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. He has won two Peabody Awards and two Webby Awards.


After working as a stand-up comic and appearing in minor television roles, he came to prominence for his work on The Daily Show as its senior correspondent from 2014 to 2018. Minhaj was the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. His first stand-up comedy special, Homecoming King, debuted on Netflix on May 23, 2017 received positive reviews from critics, and earned him his first Peabody Award in 2018.

Minhaj left The Daily Show in August 2018 to host a weekly comedy show, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which debuted on Netflix on October 28, 2018. In April 2019, he won his second Peabody Award for Patriot Act, and he was listed among TIME's 100 most influential people in the world.

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Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King
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Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
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Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba
 
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Interview: How ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA is 'A Show About Authenticity at the End Photo
Interview: How ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA is 'A Show About Authenticity at the End of the Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

BroadwayWorld is featuring Ismael Loutfi in a special Off-Broadway Debut of the Month! Read BroadwayWorld's full interview with Ismael as he talks about performing Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse.
Hank Azaria, Arian Moayed, & More Join Garden of Dreams Foundation Charitybuzz Auctio Photo
Hank Azaria, Arian Moayed, & More Join Garden of Dreams Foundation Charitybuzz Auction
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026

The Garden of Dreams Foundation has announced a Charitybuzz auction and celebrity presenter lineup ahead of its Garden of Laughs benefit at Radio City Music Hall. The event will feature comedians including John Oliver and Hasan Minhaj.
Photos: ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse Photo
Photos: ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba a new comedy written and performed by Ismael Loutfi, is now playing at Soho Playhouse Off-Broadway. Get a first look at Loutfi onstage in new production photos.
HASAN HATES RONNY RONNY HATES HASAN Comedic Debate Comes to NJPAC Photo
HASAN HATES RONNY RONNY HATES HASAN Comedic Debate Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced a night of comedy with “Hasan Hates Ronny Ronny Hates Hasan,” starring acclaimed comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA to be Presented at Soho Playhouse Photo
ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA to be Presented at Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba a new comedy written and performed by Ismael Loutfi, will play Soho Playhouse. Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba is presented by Emmy and Peabody Award winning actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj.
Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth Uncovers Enterprising Ancestor in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth Uncovers Enterprising Ancestor in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026

In this exclusive clip from Tuesday's episode of Finding Your Roots, Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth discovers some common qualities between herself and a 19th-century Texas relative. Check it out now.
Abby Govindan to Debut New Comedy Show in Manchester Next Week Photo
Abby Govindan to Debut New Comedy Show in Manchester Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

New York-based comedian Abby Govindan will bring her new work-in-progress show Pushing 30 to Fairfield Social Club, Manchester on Wednesday 18 February 2026, as part of her expanding UK tour.
Abby Govindan to Perform New Comedy Show PUSHING 30 in Manchester Photo
Abby Govindan to Perform New Comedy Show PUSHING 30 in Manchester
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Comedian Abby Govindan will present her new show PUSHING 30 at Fairfield Social Club, Manchester on February 18, 2026. The show is part of her UK tour, featuring fresh material on personal and cultural themes.
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots. Check it out now.
DESI SNL to be Presented at 2026 New York City Fringe Festival Photo
DESI SNL to be Presented at 2026 New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

Azhar-Bande Ali will present Desi SNL written, directed, and produced by Azhar Bande-Ali in partnership with Shreya Thakur and Sandalina Sattar. The production will be presented as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.
Alex Edelman, Martin Short, & More Join Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 Lineup Photo
Alex Edelman, Martin Short, & More Join Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

Netflix Is a Joke Fest is back. The week-long extravaganza will once again bring together comedy's biggest names, including Rachel Bloom, Bill Burr, Alex Edelman, Jeff Hiller, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, and many more.
Exclusive: Delroy Lindo Uncovers Family History in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
Exclusive: Delroy Lindo Uncovers Family History in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 19, 2026

In this exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots Season 12, Tony Award nominee and Sinners star Delroy Lindo joins Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to learn new details about his family history. Watch it now.
Video: Darren Criss Uncovers Ancestral New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Excl Photo
Video: Darren Criss Uncovers Ancestral New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Exclusive Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

In this exclusive clip from the Season 12 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Tony-winner Darren Criss discovers that his ancestor helped build the foundations of Manhattan in the early days of the city. Watch it now.
TRON: Ares Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date in January Photo
TRON: Ares Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date in January
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025

Tron: Ares, the latest film in the Disney franchise, will begin streaming January 7 on Disney+. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the sci-fi flick is led by Jared Leto and features an electro soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails.
Photos: Leslie Odom Jr., Helen J. Shen, & More Attend Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Photo
Photos: Leslie Odom Jr., Helen J. Shen, & More Attend Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 28, 2025

On Thursday, November 27, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushered in the holiday season with its 99th march. During the parade, several Broadway stars attended as VIP guests, including Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Chastain, Helen J. Shen, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kara Young, Ana Gasteyer, and more. Check out photos here.
Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway Photo
Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025

Schmigadoon has found its leading players! Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Sara Chase (The Great Gatsby) will reprise their roles of Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble in the Broadway production of Schmigadoon! Brightman and Chase originated the roles in The Kennedy Center production earlier this year.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer Photo
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Tracy Letts, and more are opening up the family archives in the Season 12 trailer of Finding Your Roots. The new season will premiere on January 6, 2026. Watch the trailer now!
Disney Announces Slate of Projects, Including TOY STORY 5, HEXED, and More Photo
Disney Announces Slate of Projects, Including TOY STORY 5, HEXED, and More
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025

Disney has unveiled some of the new projects, as well as some sneak peeks into upcoming ones, at the Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney showcase. Some of the new projects include Toy Story 5 and Hexed, and more.
Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, & More Join FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Photo
Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, & More Join FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2025

PBS's Finding Your Roots has announced its Season 12 lineup, with a celebrity guest roster that includes Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, and Tracy Letts.
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How many shows has Hasan Minhaj written?

Hasan Minhaj has written 1 shows including Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (Writer).

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