| Abed Nadir | |
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| Community character | |
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| First appearance | "Pilot" (2009) |
| Created by | Dan Harmon |
| Portrayed by | Danny Pudi |
Abed Gubi Nadir is a fictional character on the NBC/Yahoo! Screen sitcom series Community, created by Dan Harmon and portrayed by Danny Pudi.
Abed is a student at Greendale Community College and one of the first members of the show's central study group. A pop culture enthusiast, his extensive knowledge of TV shows and movies, as well as his passion for filmmaking, often lead the study group to reference or attempt to recreate famous media properties. Abed serves as the main link between Community and the real world, often pointing out motifs and tropes present within the show's events.
Abed's unusual social behavior and special interests imply that he is on the autism spectrum, as suggested by Harmon and stated by other characters on the show. Despite what some perceive as a lack of social skills, he is generally beloved by members of the study group and enjoys a close bond with Troy Barnes (Donald Glover).