Ramy Youssef
About Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef (born March 26, 1991, in Queens, New York City) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is known for his role as Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series Ramy (2019-2022), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Peabody Award in 2020. He was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Born to Egyptian immigrant parents and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey, in a Muslim household, he remains a practicing Muslim.
Youssef attended Rutherford High School and went on to study political science and economics at Rutgers University, Newark, but left before graduating to enroll at the William Esper Studio to focus on acting. He made his acting debut in 2012 on the Nick at Nite sitcom See Dad Run, and in 2017 performed his stand-up routine on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His series Ramy debuted on Hulu on April 19, 2019, telling the story of a millennial first-generation Muslim-American born to immigrant parents. In June 2019 he starred in his first HBO stand-up comedy special, Ramy Youssef: Feelings.
Along with Mo Amer, Youssef is the co-creator of Mo, an American comedy-drama series that premiered on Netflix on August 24, 2022. He had his first major movie role in the 2023 film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and hosted Saturday Night Live on March 30, 2024. In 2025 he co-created #1 Happy Family USA for Amazon Prime Video alongside Pam Brady, and received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University. He has used his platform in support of humanitarian causes, donating proceeds from his 2023 "More Feelings" tour to American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA).
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12:41Ramy Youssef - Comedy from Immigrant Family Experience in “ Happy Family USA” | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
527.6K views
1:02Speaking Up for Palestine in Hollywood | Ramy Youssef
Akaash Singh
344.1K views
1:31Comedian Ramy Youssef compares the different vibes of the words "Islamophobia" and "antisemitism"
Jon Stewart
325K views
7:39Ramy Youssef - Shattering Muslim Stereotypes on TV | The Daily Social Distancing Show
Jon Stewart
234.6K views
8:57Ramy Youssef on Loving Italians, Filming His Show in Egypt & Meeting Yehya
Jimmy Kimmel
228.5K views
8:43Ramy Youssef on Being an Oscars Presenter, Afterparty with LeBron and Scorsese & Directing The Bear
Jimmy Kimmel
198.9K views
12:02Ramy Youssef and Patrisse Cullors on How to Help the Fight Against Police Brutality
Seth Meyers
197.7K views
8:45Ramy Youssef Regrets Playing a Character Named Ramy in His Show Ramy
Seth Meyers
146.2K views
9:44Ramy Youssef On The Beauty Of Muslim Prayer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
141.8K views
58:03Ramy Youssef is Your Elmo-Approved Muslim
Hasan Minhaj
134.7K views
8:18Ramy Youssef on His Dad Being Frugal, Jimmy Having a Framed Picture of Him & New Film Mountainhead
Jimmy Kimmel
95.5K views
11:55Ramy Youssef Shares His Experience Filming In Israel | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.7K views
7:01Ramy Youssef Thinks Top Gun: Maverick Was “Financially Woke” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
63.9K views
54:46An inside look on Ramy Youssef | The Akaash Singh Show
Akaash Singh
55.7K views
8:28How Ramy Youssef's Parents Reacted To His Show | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
51.9K views
8:38Conan Gave Ramy Youssef A Prolonged Hug When They Met | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
44.5K views
5:51Guest Host Rob Lowe Interviews Ramy Youssef
Jimmy Kimmel
33.9K views
57:36Ramy Youssef | You Already Love Him | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast
Mike Birbiglia
28.6K views
1:06:38Ramy Youssef | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
25K views
1:57:39Ramy Youssef | You Made It Weird
Pete Holmes
19.9K views
1:50:10EP40 Riffin With Ramy Youssef
Erik Griffin
15.5K views
0:37Ramy Youssef's GREAT 9/11 Joke
Neal Brennan
14.6K views
53:37Ramy Youssef | He Lit Up the Pyramids | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Mike Birbiglia
11.2K views
0:42Ramy Youssef Explains Islam to Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
10.5K viewsChannels on this page: Jon Stewart, Akaash Singh, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Conan O'Brien, Hasan Minhaj, Mike Birbiglia, Neal Brennan, Pete Holmes, Erik Griffin
Frequently asked questions
What is Ramy Youssef best known for?
He is best known for his role as Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series Ramy (2019-2022), for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Peabody Award.
What awards has Ramy Youssef won?
He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a Peabody Award in 2020, and was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for directing and acting.
What is the series Mo about?
Mo is an American comedy-drama series co-created by Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer, which premiered on Netflix on August 24, 2022.
Where did Ramy Youssef study?
He attended Rutherford High School and studied political science and economics at Rutgers University, Newark, before leaving to enroll at the William Esper Studio for acting.
What was Ramy Youssef's first major film role?
He had his first major movie role in the 2023 film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
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