Azhar Khan (actor)

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Azhar Khan (born January 7, 1984) is an Indian-American actor and comedian, known for his role as Mobley for three seasons of Mr. Robot . [1] Vox culture writer Caroline Framke called his work on Mr. Robot "wonderful and understated." [2] Khan, who lives in New York City, has done theater and comedy performances as well as his television work. [3] [4] He began acting in middle school. [5]

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