The first significant success of his stand-up comedy career was at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1995 with "Short, Fat Kebab Shop Owner's Son", followed by "The Arab and the Jew" in 1996. In his act he claimed to be the only Iranian comedian which, he said, was "three more than Germany". His stand-up routines and jokes focus primarily on multiculturalism and ethnic peculiarities. His hyperactive and energetic manner of imitating accents, undercutting political humour with absurd bellydances and singing has earned him a significant worldwide following.
Fans of his work include the Emir of Qatar, the late Robin Cook, and Bill Clinton. In 2003, he was listed inas one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
Amazon UK
The Omid Djalili Show - Series 1 [DVD]
Omid Djalili Show - Series 2 [DVD] [2009]
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