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Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili

  • 59 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Omid Djalili interview

The stand-up and TV favourite has a fund of anecdotes, is passionate about food and would make the ideal dinner-party guest. But it's perhaps best not to let him drive there.

Tim Lewis, The Guardian, 18th January 2015

Preview: Omid Djalili, Iranalamadingdong

Making big points not on the Iranian-British star's agenda these days.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 12th January 2015

Interview - Omid Djalili: Iranalamadingdong

"I've done lots of different things and enjoyed them but stand-up is definitely a love."

The Dundee Courier, 5th January 2015

Omid Djalili interview

"I don't feel the same pressure to talk about things in the news any more."

Surrey Mirror, 12th October 2014

Omid Djalili: I nearly died in a pit of poo

The comedian reveals his near-miss thanks to an unfortunate childhood encounter with a cesspit of human excrement...

Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 10th October 2014

How I get ready: Omid Djalili

'There's lots of to-ing and fro-ing about what to wear. I never look my best'.

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 4th October 2014

Omid Djalili: Splash! changed my life

"When you do something intrepid, it gives you courage."

Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 24th September 2014

Omid Djalili interview

The advantage to looking a bit awkward or damaged. Omid Djalili talks about the new show.

Northampton Chronicle, 21st September 2014

Omid Djalili interview

Why funnyman Omid Djalili relishes the time he spends on stage.

Halifax Courier, 21st September 2014

Omid Djalili interview

Omid Djalili gives great cuddles. I know this because, after an hour spent giggling and listening intently in a cosy corner of a private members' club as he recounts tales from his early life, I pluck up courage to ask for a hug.

Kate Whiting, Belfast Telegraph, 30th August 2014

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