Mindy Kaling is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her work on the hit television show The Office (2005-2013). During her time on The Office she received four Emmy nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Kaling has since gone on to create, produce, write and star in her own series The Mindy Project (2012-2017), where she has again earned critical acclaim with multiple award nominations.
Kaling was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1979 to Indian parents. She attended Dartmouth College where she became involved with the theater scene. After graduating from college, she landed roles in various comedy projects such as Seth Meyers’ Late Night Show (before it moved to NBC), the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and The Office.
In 2012, Kaling created her own show, The Mindy Project which ran on the Fox network for four seasons until 2017. In 2018 she signed a deal with Netflix to produce new content for them under her production company, Universal Television. In addition to acting and writing for television shows, Kaling has written two books: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (2011) and Why Not Me? (2015).
Kaling has been recognized by many awards organizations throughout her career including being named one of Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year in 2011 and being included on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2013. In 2018 Kaling was included on Variety Magazine’s Power of Women list and Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list.
Kaling continues to be a successful creative force in Hollywood, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. She has become an icon for women in comedy and is proof that hard work pays off. Kaling has shown that you can make it big in Hollywood even if you don’t fit the traditional mold of what success looks like. This is why she continues to be an inspiration for so many aspiring creatives today.
Mindy Kaling’s Age, Height, and Bio
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How old is Mindy Kaling, and where was she born?
Born: June 24, 1979 (age 43 years), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
How much is Mindy Kaling worth?
Net worth: $35 Million
Who is Mindy Kaling married to?
Not married.
What are some of Mindy Kaling‘s most popular acting roles?
The Office, Never Have I Ever, The Mindy Project, Ocean’s 8
How many children does Mindy Kaling have?
Katherine Kaling, Spencer Kaling
What is the height of Mindy Kaling?
Height 5′4″, Weight 143 lbs
What are Mindy Kaling’s measurements?
Measurements: 36-29-37 Inches
Mindy Kaling’s Quotes on Life
After getting popularity for her writing credits, Mindly Kaling successfully transitioned into an actress. She is known for portraying comic characters that many fans enjoy. Here are some latest sayings by Mindy Kaling.
- “I would love if gay men responded to me. All I want is for many gay men to dress up as me for Halloween.”
- “Right now, I’m hankering for new adventures… Ninety percent of the time I’m having romantic-comedy fantasies in which I’m wearing little pencil skirts and hurrying down to the subway.”
- “I think as humans, no one remembers their successes, everyone just remembers their failures.”
- “People talk about mumblecore but I prefer bumblecore, hyper-realistic bee movies about how bees really are.”
- “I have such a rich fantasy life, I can’t help it. I do make up a lot of romantic stories in my head.”
- “Comedy writers have the most fragile egos.”
- “I have an underdog spirit in me, and now it feels weird to kind of get my own way more often than not.”
Mindy Kaling Net Worth – $35 Million
Mindy Kaling FAQ
Are Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak together?
Though she is close friends with her ex, BJ Novak, who is the godfather of both of her children, Mindy Kaling has no intention of getting back together with her Office co-star.
Who is the father of Mindy Kaling’s babies?
B. J. Novak and Mindy Kaling are close friends. The father of Mindy Kaling’s two children has never been made public, but she seems unconcerned by rumors that B.J. Novak, who played B.J. in “The Office,” is also their other parent.
Are Mindy and BJ still friends?
While producing the popular television series The Office in 2004, Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak became friends. The friendship between B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling is proof that ex-spouses may remain close. The costars from The Office have kept in touch over the years despite having an on-and-off relationship off-screen, much like their adored characters.
Mindy Kaling Wiki
Born: 1979, Cambridge, MA
Children: Katherine Kaling, Spencer Kaling
Parents: Avu Chokalingam, Swati Roysircar
Height: 5′ 4″
Education: Dartmouth College (1997–2001), Buckingham Browne & Nichols Upper School (1997)
Siblings: Vijay Chokalingam
