History of Ramy Youssef in Timeline

Ramy Youssef is an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director. He gained recognition for starring as Ramy Hassan in the Hulu comedy series *Ramy* (2019–2022), earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Peabody Award in 2020. Youssef also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the show, including Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

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March 26, 1991: Ramy Youssef's Birth

On March 26, 1991, Ramy Youssef was born. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director.

1991: Ramy Youssef's Birth in Queens

In 1991, Ramy Youssef was born in Queens, New York, to Egyptian parents, and was raised in Rutherford, New Jersey.

April 19, 2019: Ramy Series Debut on Hulu

On April 19, 2019, Ramy Youssef's television series "Ramy" debuted on Hulu, consisting of 10 episodes. The show features Youssef as the title character, depicting a millennial first-generation Muslim-American.

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June 2019: Ramy Youssef: Feelings HBO Special

In June 2019, Ramy Youssef starred in his first HBO stand-up comedy special, titled "Ramy Youssef: Feelings".

December 2019: Television Production Deal with A24

As of December 2019, after the debut of Ramy, Youssef signed an overall television production deal with A24 and had two shows in development, one for Apple TV+ and one for Netflix.

January 2020: Golden Globe Award

In January 2020, Ramy Youssef received a Golden Globe Award for his role in "Ramy." He also received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards as an actor and director.

August 24, 2022: Premiere of Mo on Netflix

On August 24, 2022, "Mo", an American comedy-drama streaming television series co-created by Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer, premiered on Netflix.

October 20, 2023: Signing Open Letter for Ceasefire in Gaza

On October 20, 2023, Ramy Youssef signed an open letter to President Biden, along with 55 prominent artists and advocates in the entertainment industry, calling for a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza during the Israeli invasion.

December 8, 2023: "More Feelings" Show at Brooklyn Academy of Music

On December 8, 2023, Ramy Youssef's "More Feelings" show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) donated all proceeds from ticket sales to ANERA, and celebrities including Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attended.

February 2024: Vanity Fair Interview

In a February 2024 interview with Vanity Fair, Ramy Youssef mentioned that his art has often taken him to Palestine, including performing stand-up comedy in 2014 and in the third season of Ramy.

March 30, 2024: Hosting Saturday Night Live

On March 30, 2024, Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live.

August 2024: Partnership with Netflix

In August 2024, Ramy Youssef entered into a partnership with Netflix to develop serialized first-look projects through his production company Cairo Cowboy.