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Ramy Youssef

Birth Name:
Ramy Youssef
Birth Place:
Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack
Ramy Youssef

Fast Facts

  • Has performed charity comedy shows for children who suffer from muscular dystrophy
  • Studied political science at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's Newark campus
  • Trained in acting at the William Esper Studio in New York City
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 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
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