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Ramy Youssef Biography

Birth Name:Ramy Youssef

Birth Place:Queens, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has performed charity comedy shows for children who suffer from muscular dystrophy
Trained in acting at the William Esper Studio in New York City
Studied political science at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's Newark campus
Decided to leave college in order to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles
Is primarily recognized for his role on Nickelodeon's "See Dad Run․"
Has performed with the improv troupes Inside Joke Films and the Peoples Improve Theatre
Is a former member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Awards

2019Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Shortform: nominated
2019INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Actor: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: winner
2020WGAW Evan Somers Memorial Award-: winner
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television): nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2022Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Shortform: winner
2023Peabody Award-Entertainment: winner
2024CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2024DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television: nominated
2025Gotham TV Award-Breakthrough Comedy Series: nominated
2025WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Specials: nominated
2026Annie-Best Writing - TV/Media: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated