Ramy Youssef

Ramy Youssef (Arabic: رامي يوسف‎; Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈɾɑːmi ˈjuːsɪf]; born c. 1990/1991)[1] is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director known for his role as Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series Ramy (2019–present), for which he received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2020. He was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, as well as receiving the Peabody Award in 2020.

For the Egyptian handball player, see Ramy Youssef (handballer).

Ramy Youssef
Youssef in 2017
Bornc. 1990/1991 (age 29–30)
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor, comedian, writer
Years active2009–present
Notable work
Ramy

In 2021, he was nominated for another Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy.[2][3][4]

Early life

Youssef was born in the Queens borough of New York City, to Egyptian parents, and later raised in New Jersey.[1] Ten years after emigrating from Egypt, his father became a manager at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.[5] He grew up in a Muslim household, observing Islamic holidays, and has continued to practice Islam.[6] Raised in Rutherford, New Jersey, Youssef attended Rutherford High School.[7] He went on to study political science and economics at Rutgers University, Newark, though he left before graduating to enroll at William Esper Studio.[2][8]

Career

Youssef made his acting debut on the Nick at Nite sitcom See Dad Run in which he had a main role. During the run of the show, Youssef shadowed the writers' room, an experience Youssef would bring to his own show in 2019.[7] In 2017, Youssef appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where he performed his stand-up routine.[7]

His television series Ramy debuted on Hulu on April 19, 2019, with 10 episodes.[9] The show, in which Youssef plays the title character, tells the story of a millennial Muslim who is a first-generation American born to immigrant parents in the United States.[10][11] Soon after its first season debuted, Hulu renewed it for a second season with an expected premiere date in 2020.[12] He received a Golden Globe in January 2020 for this role, and was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, as both an actor and director.

In June 2019, Youssef starred in his first HBO stand-up comedy special, Ramy Youssef: Feelings.[13]

After the debut of Ramy, Youssef signed an overall television production deal with A24. As of December 2019, he has two shows in development, one for Apple TV+ and one for Netflix.[14]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Why Him? Coder in Kitchen
2018 Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot Drinker
TBA Hump Omar Voice role

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012–2014 See Dad Run Kevin Kostner Main role
2017 Mr. Robot Samar Swailem Recurring role
2019 Ramy Youssef: Feelings Self Lead role; also writer and executive producer
2019–present Ramy Ramy Hassan Lead role; also creator, writer, director, and executive producer

Awards and nominations
Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2019 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Ramy Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Won
Gotham Awards Breakthrough Series – Short Form Nominated
2020 Writers Guild of America Awards Comedy/Variety – Specials Ramy Youssef: Feelings Nominated
TCA Awards Individual Achievement in Comedy Ramy Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Nominated
2021 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Pending
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Pending
Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series Pending
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Pending

References
  1. Deb, Sopan (April 18, 2019). "'Ramy' Is a Quietly Revolutionary Comedy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 24, 2019. Youssef, 28 [as of April 18, 2019]
  2. Izadi, Elahi. "Comedian Ramy Youssef is still figuring out life as a Muslim millennial. So he made a show about it". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  3. Framke, Caroline (March 10, 2019). "TV Review: 'Ramy'". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  4. Ibrahim, Shamira (April 23, 2019). "What 'Ramy' Gets Wrong About Muslim Women". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  5. "Ramy Youssef: I Wish Muslims Prayed On Sundays". The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. April 17, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  6. Last, First (April 2019). "Ramy Youssef Discovers Himself". The Last Laugh (Podcast). Event occurs at timestamp needed. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  7. Kuperinsky, Amy (April 19, 2019). "Meet Ramy Youssef, star of 'Ramy,' the Hulu show that breaks new ground while drawing on his N.J. roots". NJ.com. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  8. Graham, Adam (April 25, 2019). "'Ramy' Star Ramy Youssef Has Faith in His Comedy". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  9. Siede, Caroline. "Ramy is a Muslim millennial comedy with impressively big questions on its mind". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  10. "'Ramy' Is About One Millennial American Muslim – And Everyone's Racist Uncles". NPR. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  11. Ali, Lorraine. "Ramy Youssef on making TV's first Muslim American sitcom, Hulu's millennial comedy 'Ramy'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  12. Thorne, Will. "'Ramy,' 'Pen15' Renewed for Second Seasons at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  13. "Ramy Youssef: Feelings". HBO. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  14. "Ramy Youssef Inks Overall Deal With A24 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
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