Ramy Youssef
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1991-03-26
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    رامي يوسف‎

Ramy Youssef

Ramy Youssef is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer, acclaimed for his work in television and stand-up comedy. Born on March 26, 1991, in New York City to Egyptian parents, he was raised in Rutherford, New Jersey. Raised in a Muslim household, Youssef attended Rutherford High School and later studied political science and economics at Rutgers University–Newark before pursuing acting at the William Esper Studio. Fluent in both Arabic and English, he draws from his multicultural background in his work. Youssef's breakthrough came with the Hulu series Ramy (2019–2022), which he created, wrote, and starred in. The show, based on his experiences as a first-generation Muslim-American, earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2020, along with nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series . He also received a Peabody Award for the series in 2020 . In 2022, Youssef co-created and executive produced the Netflix comedy-drama series Mo, starring Mo Amer. The show, which premiered on August 24, 2022, and concluded with its second season on January 30, 2025, was lauded for its portrayal of the Palestinian-American experience and received widespread acclaim . Youssef's stand-up comedy special, Ramy Youssef: More Feelings, premiered on HBO Max in 2024. The special addresses complex topics such as religion, identity, and political tensions, reflecting his growth as a comedian and his commitment to exploring sensitive issues through humor. In 2023, Youssef toured his comedy show "More Feelings" and announced that proceeds from the final 12 nights would raise funds for Gaza through American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA). On December 8, 2023, Youssef's "More Feelings" show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), which donated all proceeds from ticket sales to ANERA, drew headlines when celebrities including Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attended . Known for his insightful and humorous approach to complex issues, Ramy Youssef continues to be a prominent voice in contemporary American comedy and television.

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