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Zhubin Parang

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Zhubin Parang
Born (1981-06-04) June 4, 1981 (age 43)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, comedy writer, television producer
Years active2005–present
Known forThe Daily Show

Zhubin Parang (born June 4, 1981) is an American comedian and television writer. He is a producer and writer on the political-satire series The Daily Show.

Early life and education

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Parang was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 4, 1981, to Iranian parents. His father, Masood, is a professor and the associate dean of academic and student affairs at the University of Tennessee's Tickle College of Engineering.[1]

Parang attended Vanderbilt University, where he was a member of the Tongue 'N' Cheek improvisation group and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduating in 2003 with a degree in political science and sociology, Parang earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.[2]

Career

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While working as a lawyer, he continued doing improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade New York City. After practicing corporate law for four years, Parang decided to quit and focus on a career in comedy.[3]

His first writing job was for Jake Sasseville's Late Night Republic.

In 2011, Parang received an e-mail from The Daily Show asking him to submit,[clarification needed] which he did at the advice of Hallie Haglund.[3][4] They then hired him as a staff writer under Jon Stewart. In 2015, after four years at The Daily Show, he was promoted to head writer when Trevor Noah became host.[5] In 2018, he was promoted to producer.[6]

Awards and honors

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Tickle College of Engineering Academic and Student Affairs Office". The University of Tennessee. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Deer Owens, Ann Marie (August 18, 2017). "Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2017 class named". Vanderbilt News.
  3. ^ a b Aribindi, Priyanka (March 11, 2015). "From the daily grind to ' The Daily Show'". The Vanderbilt Hustler.
  4. ^ Smith, Chris (November 2016). The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History. Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 978-1455565351.
  5. ^ Connor, Jackson (September 8, 2015). "Theater After Hours: Network Comedy Writers Hone Their Improv Chops Onstage at UCB". The Village Voice.
  6. ^ "Q&A: 'Daily Show' writer Zhubin Parang on his transition into comedy". The Chronicle. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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