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Mindy Kaling

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Also Known As:
Kelly Kapoor
Height:
5' 4"
Hometown:
Cambridge

Bio:
Mindy Kaling (born Vera Mindy Chokalingam on June 24, 1979 in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American actress, writer and showrunner. She got her big break when she landed the role of Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s The Office. She has since gone on to steal America’s hearts as the title character on The Mindy Project. Mindy is also an accomplished author, having penned two books: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (And Other Concerns) in 2011 and Why Not Me? in 2015.

Best Known For:
Mindy is best known for starring on The Mindy Project.

Personal Life:
Honestly, we’re not sure why Mindy hasn’t been snatched up yet. She’s a catch! Mindy received her college education from Dartmouth University; she graduated in 2001.

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