About Jeff Mirza
Jeff Mirza (born 3 February 1964) is a British stand-up comedian and actor, brought up in the East End of London. He attended Barking Abbey Comprehensive School and graduated from the University of Westminster with degrees in Civil Engineering before turning to comedy. In 1993 he won the Hackney Empire East West Quest and went solo into stand-up, giving up his job as a structural engineer to perform full-time. In 2003 he performed his show Walking With Muslims at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, appearing as Saddam Hussein, and he became the first British Muslim comedian to perform sell-out shows in Saudi Arabia. His film credits include Blinded by the Light and Mogul Mowgli, and his television appearances include White Teeth and Doctors. In 2006, he played a demolition foreman in ChuckleVision. He won the Best Comedian award at the BT Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy Awards in 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Mirza born?
Jeff Mirza was born on 3 February 1964 and was brought up in the East End of London.
What did Jeff Mirza do before comedy?
He graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Westminster and worked as a structural engineer, a job he gave up to perform stand-up full-time.
How did Jeff Mirza start his stand-up career?
After winning the Hackney Empire East West Quest in 1993, he went solo as a stand-up comedian.
What was Walking With Muslims?
Walking With Muslims was the show Mirza took to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2003, in which he appeared as Saddam Hussein.
Has Jeff Mirza performed in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. He became the first British Muslim comedian to play sell-out shows in Saudi Arabia.
What films and TV shows has Jeff Mirza appeared in?
His screen work includes the films Blinded by the Light and Mogul Mowgli, plus the television series White Teeth and Doctors.
What awards has Jeff Mirza won?
In 2001 he was named Best Comedian at the BT Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy Awards.
