Biography
While it was on the U. S. television iteration of the popular sitcom "The Office" (NBC, 2004-2013) that Mindy Kaling first became known to audiences, it was the seemingly unlimited abilities of this talented actress-writer-producer that made her one of the most sought-after young talents in Hollywood. Initially hired as a staff writer on the series, Kaling soon found herself thrust in front of the camera in the role of the chatty, …
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Career Milestones
2002 | Co-wrote the hit off-Broadway play "Matt & Ben" with Brenda Withers; also played Ben Affleck |
2004 | Hired as a writer and performer for the U.S. version of "The Office" (NBC) |
2005 | Cast as Kelly Kapoor on the NBC sitcom "The Office"; made first appearance on the episode "Diversity Day" |
2005 | First onscreen role in a feature film, playing the object of Paul Rudd's unwanted affections in "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" |
2010 | Voiced the character of Tourist Mom in the animated film "Despicable Me" |
2011 | Released the memoir Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) |
2012 | Cast opposite Jason Segel and Emily Blunt in romantic comedy "The Five-Year Engagement" |
2012 | Created, executive produced, and played lead on Fox single-camera comedy "The Mindy Project"; character based on her mother Swati |
Awards
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Office |
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Office |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Office |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Office |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in The Office |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |