As well as hosting his own show on the BBC, he’s appeared in numerous Hollywood films including Gladiator, Sex and the City 2 and The Infidel – not to mention enjoying a sold-out West End residency.
Now, the British-born Iranian comic is back to doing what he does best and entertaining huge crowds, live on stage. The new show, Iranalamadingdong, serves up a typically spirited set, showcasing Djalili’s sharp wit, infectious energy and astute cultural observations.
As always, the diversity of modern Britain is a key talking point, with plenty of thin ice PC-baiting, which he couples with celeb stories and lots of hilarious anecdotes and accents (he’s a fantastic mimic).
Catch him at Cambridge Corn Exchange on 30 January at 8pm. Tickets are £25.50.