Danny Pudi, born on March 10, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, is an accomplished actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Abed Nadir in the television series "Community" (2009-2015). Pudi has also starred in other notable projects such as "Mythic Quest" (2020-), "DuckTales" (2017-2021), and "Running" (2023). He studied Theatre at Marquette University and completed the Second City Conservatory Program in Chicago, which helped him hone his acting skills.

Danny Pudi's diverse background includes his Polish mother, Teresa Komendant, and his Indian father, Abraham Pudi. His parents met in an English as a Second Language class in Chicago. Pudi is fluent in Polish and has appeared in various commercials for brands like Snickers, Verizon, McDonald's, T-Mobile, and Pokemon. He has been married to Bridget Showalter Pudi since June 5, 2004, and they have two children, James Timothy and Fiona Leigh.