
Nimesh Patel
Acting
Biography
Nimesh Patel is an American comedian and television writer. In 2017, he became the first Indian American writer on Saturday Night Live.
Known For

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a smart take on the news of the week and guide guests through comic games and panels that test their knowledge of current events.
Have I Got News for You

Videos, photos, ads and games from the pre-Internet era and a focus on things that would have gone viral had the web existed back then. A group of guest panelists will join in and comment, as well as share their memories from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Super Maximum Retro Show

Ten comics. Ten dynamic sets. Two episodes. Discover your new favorite stand-up act as top performers take the stage at Webster Hall in New York City.
Verified Stand-Up
Dumped on his 27th birthday by his college sweetheart for being indecisive, Neil makes a silly bet that takes him on a wild ride through New York’s singles scene, accompanied by four testosterone-packed imbecile buddies and one crazy scheming New York taxi driver. On these madcap adventures Neil journeys from life choice paralysis to real life manhood.
Quarter Life Crisis

In this first official special, Nimesh talks about Asians, drinking, drugs, religion, Modi, Kobe, and growing up Indian in New Jersey. This special was recorded on Dec 12, 2021 at Gramercy Theater in NYC.
Nimesh Patel: Thank You China

A very mini-special in 2016 compiled from 3 comedy sets from Nimesh Patel performing election jokes, taped over 4 shows. Political jokes that Nimesh might not be allowed to do ever again, at the Comedy Cellar.
#patel2016
Explores the emotional and physical demands placed on the world’s first professional Indian basketball team as they pursue history. India does not allow dual citizenship, meaning generations of elite athletes of Indian heritage have been ineligible to represent the national team across all sports.
Hoop Like This

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I v/s Me
The Self-Quarantine Special AKA an hour of retired material to watch while you avoid civilization.
Jokes for Quarantine
Material that didn't make it to comedian Nimesh Patel's Netflix stand up special.
No Pork Halal Chinese Food

OR: I Lost My Right Nut And All I Got Was This Stupid Special. Nimesh Patel's second standup comedy special.
Nimesh Patel: Lucky Lefty

A comedy mixtape from five recorded shows with personal tales from Nimesh traveling the country and how he grieves his grandfather’s death in a very special comedy hour with a lot of crowd work.