Mindy Kaling is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. She played Kelly Kapoor on the hit sitcom “The Office” and also voices characters in the films Despicable Me, Wreck-It Ralph, and Inside Out. Besides acting, she also worked as a writer and executive producer.
Mindy Kaling Biography
| Full Name | Vera Mindy Chokaligam |
| Nickname | Mindy Kaling |
| Profession | Actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer |
| Date of Birth | 24 June 1979 |
| Age | 46 years old (as of May 2026) |
| Birth Place | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Buckingham Browe & Nichols School |
| College | Dartmuth College |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in playwriting |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Catholic |
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Mindy Kaling Age
Mindy Kaling was born on 24 June 1979 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. She is 46 years old as of May 2026, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Mindy Kaling Boyfriend
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | B.J.Novak (2005 to 2007) Benjamin Nugent (2008-2012 |
| Spouse/Husband | N/A |
| Children | Son – Spencer Daughter – Katherine, and Anne |
Mindy Kaling Family
| Father’s Name | Avu Chokalingam (Architect) |
| Mother’s Name | Swati Chokalingam (Obstetrician) |
| Brother’s Name | Vijay Jojo Chokalingam ( An Educational Consultant) |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin TV – 2005: Curb Your Enthusiasm |
| Award | 2006 – Screen Actors Guild Awards 2006 – Writers Guild of America Awards 2007 – Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007 – Asian Excellence Awards 2014– Gracie Awards 2015 – Satellite Awards 2015 – Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 – Tony Award |
Mindy Kaling Movies And TV Shows
Mindy Kaling Movies
- 2005 – The 4-Years-Old Virgin
- 2006 – Unaccompanied Minors
- 2007 – License to Wed
- 2010 – Despicable Me
- 2012 – The Five-Year Engagement
- 2013 – This is the End
- 2014 – Mr. Peabody & Sherman
- 2015 – Riley’s First Date?
- 2015 – The Night Before
- 2018 – A Wrinkle in Time
- 2019 – Late Night
- 2021 – Locked Down
Mindy Kaling Television
- 2005 – Curb Your Enthusiasm
- 2005-13 – The Office
- 2014 – Sesame Street
- 2017 – Animals
- 2019 – Four Weddings and a Funeral
- 2019-23 – The Morning Show
- 2020-23 – Never Have I Ever
- 2021-24 – Monsters at Work
- 2023-24 – Velma
- 2025-present – Running Point
Mindy Kaling Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 162 cm In meters – 1.62 m In feet & inches – 5’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 65 kg In pounds – 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurement | 36-29-37 |
Mindy Kaling Net Worth
American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Mindy Kaling has an estimated net worth of approximately $45 million as of May 2026. She has amassed this wealth through her successful career as an actress, writer, producer, and comedian. In addition to her on-screen roles, Kaling also earns a substantial income from production deals and voice acting in popular animated films.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $45 million (as of May 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | $3-5 million |
| Salary (Approx) | According to projects |
| Real Estate | A $15 million estate, in Beverly Hills |
| Income sources | Acting, voice over work, endorsement, social media, etc |
Some Interesting Facts About Mindy Kaling
- Mindy Kaling was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, into a Hindu family.
- She was born and raised to a Tamil fathers, Avudaiappan Chokalingam and Bengali mother Swati Roysircar.
- Her father was an architect, and her mother was an obstetrician/gynecologist.
- Kaling graduated from Buckingham Browne & Nicholas School in 1997.
- Kaling graduated from Dartmouth in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in playwriting.
- Mindy Kaling’s mother died of Pancreatic cancer in 2012.
- In the 2011 film No Strings Attached, she played the roommate of Natalie Portman’s Character.
- Mindy Kaling welcomed a daughter, Katherine, in December 2017.
- She co-starred on her own comedy on Fox called The Mindy Project alongside Chris Messina.
- Kaling’s first big break was a show that she wrote for and starred in called “Matt and Ben.”
- During Matt & Be’s off-Broadway run, Kaling accidentally broke Brenda Wither’s nose.
- In 2014, Kaling was named one of ‘Glamour’ magazine’s Women of the Year.
- Kaling is the first Indian-American to have her own network show.
- At the time of pregnancy, her mother enjoyed the show ‘Mork and Mindy’ and decided to name her after it.
- Kaling’s parents immigrated to the United States in 1979, the same year Kaling was born.
- In August 2002, she portrayed Ben Affleck in an off-Broadway play called Matt & Ben.
- She is featured on the CD Comedy Death-Ray and guest-wrote parts of an episode of Saturday Night Live in April 2026.
- In 2012, Mindy Kaling founded the production company, Kaling International.
- Kaling co-created the Netflix sports comedy Running Point, which premiered in 2025.
- In October 2023, Kaling took to social media to stand alongside Israel.
FAQ:
How old is Mindy Kaling?
As of May 2026, Mindy Kaling is 46 years old.
Who is Mindy Kaling’s husband?
As of mid 2026, Mindy Kaling is still unmarried.
What is Mindy Kaling’s net worth?
As of May 2026, Mindy Kaling’s net worth of $45 million.
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