Ramy Youssef
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 26, 1991 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Ramy Youssef is an American actor, comedian, and writer of Egyptian descent. Born on March 26, 1991, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Youssef made his acting debut in the Nick@Nite sitcom See Dad Run. He is known for creating, producing, and starring in the TV series Ramy, which premiered in 2019. The show is a comic-drama about Muslim life in America. Youssef has a total of 38 known credits in his acting career.
Career overview
Ramy Youssef is an American actor of Egyptian descent. He made his acting debut in the Nick@Nite sitcom See Dad Run. Youssef has appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, with 38 known credits.
One of his notable roles is in the TV series Ramy, which he created, produced, and starred in. The series premiered in 2019 and is ongoing. Ramy Youssef plays the lead role in the show, which explores Muslim life in America.
Youssef's performance in Ramy earned him recognition, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
56 titles- Ramy Youssef: In Love (2026) as Self
- Ramy Youssef: In Love (2026) Writer
- Ramy Youssef: In Love (2026) Executive Producer
- The Studio (2025) as Ramy Youssef
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Comedian, Actor and Writer
- #1 Happy Family USA (2025) as Rumi Hussein / Hussein Hussein (voice)
- #1 Happy Family USA (2025) Executive Producer
- #1 Happy Family USA (2025) Writer
- #1 Happy Family USA (2025) Creator
- Mountainhead (2025) as Jeff Abredazi
- Together for Palestine (2025) as Self
- Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) as Self
- Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) Executive Producer
- Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) Writer
- Poor Things (2023) as Max McCandles
- Wish (2023) as Safi (voice)
- Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter (2023) as Self
- Mustache (2023) Executive Producer
- The Bear (2022) Director
- Mo (2022) Executive Producer
- Mo (2022) Writer
- Mo (2022) Creator
- Breaking Fast (2020) Thanks
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self
- Ramy (2019) as Ramy
- Ramy (2019) Executive Producer
- Ramy (2019) Director
- Ramy (2019) Writer
- Ramy (2019) Creator
- Ramy Youssef: Feelings (2019) as Self
- Ramy Youssef: Feelings (2019) Executive Producer
- Ramy Youssef: Feelings (2019) Writer
- Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) as Drinker
- Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017) Thanks
- Why Him? (2016) as Coder in Kitchen
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Samar Swailem
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- One Crazy Cruise (2015) as Barnacle The Clown
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014) as Ty
- See Dad Run (2012) as Kevin
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Hump as Omar (voice)
- Untitled Ramy Youssef Film Director
- Untitled Ramy Youssef Film Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ramy Youssef best known for?
Ramy Youssef is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Studio (2025), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Mountainhead (2025), Poor Things (2023).
When and where was Ramy Youssef born?
Ramy Youssef was born on March 26, 1991 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ramy Youssef have?
Ramy Youssef has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Ramy Youssef's background in cinema and television?
Ramy Youssef is an American actor, comedian, and writer of Egyptian descent. Born on March 26, 1991, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Youssef made his acting debut in the Nick@Nite sitcom See Dad Run. He is known for creating, producing, and starring in the TV series Ramy, which premiered in 2019. The show is a...
Ramy Youssef by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Samar Swailem — aged about 24
- The Studio (2025) as Ramy Youssef — aged about 34
- Poor Things (2023) as Max McCandles — aged about 32
- Ramy (2019) as Ramy — aged about 28
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014) as Ty — aged about 23
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee — aged about 46
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