Jameela Jamil
British actress, activist, and presenter who rose to international prominence through television work spanning comedy, animation, and superhero franchises.
What do we know about Jameela Jamil?
Here are the key biographical details about Jameela Jamil:
- Name: Jameela Jamil
- Also Known As: 자밀라 자밀, Jameela Alia Jamil
- Date of Birth: February 25, 1986
- Place of Birth: Hampstead, London, England, UK
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Jameela Jamil?
Jameela Alia Jamil (born 25 February 1986) is a British actress, activist and presenter. She began her career on Channel 4, where she hosted a pop culture series in the T4 strand from 2009 until 2012. She then became The Official Chart's radio host and co-hosted The Official Chart Update alongside Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1. She was the first regular solo female presenter of the BBC Radio 1 chart show.
In 2016, Jamil moved to the United States. She played Tahani Al-Jamil in the NBC fantasy comedy series The Good Place. She also hosted the TBS late-night game show The Misery Index and was one of the judges of the voguing reality competition show Legendary. In 2022, Jamil worked on two superhero projects: the animated film DC League of Super-Pets and the live-action television series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Since 2022, she has voiced Asencia in the Star Trek: Prodigy science fiction series.
What is Jameela Jamil known for?
With over 60 credits, Jameela Jamil's most recognized performances include:
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022, TV Series)
- The Good Place (2016, TV Series)
- Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020, TV Series)
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022, Movie)
- Harley Quinn (2019, TV Series)
- Marry Me (2022, Movie)
- Elio (2025, Movie)
- Love at First Sight (2023, Movie)
- The Daily Show (1996, TV Series)
- Animaniacs (2020, TV Series)
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