Bassem Youssef
Who Bassem Youssef is
Egyptian surgeon turned satirist and stand-up performer best known as host of Al Bernameg. His recent credits include Mo, Ramy, Lioness and Upload, and his books for children include The Magical Reality of Nadia.
At a glance
- Born
- 1974
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Stand-up specials
- The Middle Beast and The Belly of the Beast Tour
- Podcasts
- The Magical Reality of Nadia
- On screen
- Al Bernameg, Mo, Ramy and 2 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 856
On stage
No dated show on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- The Middle Beast
- The Belly of the Beast Tour
On screen
- Al Bernameg
- Mo
- Ramy
- Lioness
- Upload
Podcasts
- The Magical Reality of Nadia children's novel, 2021
Comedians like Bassem Youssef
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Mo Amer also in Mo
- Gavin Matts also in Ramy
- Greg Romero Wilson also in Upload
- Matt Braunger also in Upload
- Ramy Youssef also in Ramy
Questions about Bassem Youssef
Where is Bassem Youssef performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What stand-up specials have they released?
The Middle Beast and The Belly of the Beast Tour.
What podcast do they host?
The Magical Reality of Nadia.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Al Bernameg, Mo, Ramy, Lioness and Upload.
Where are they based?
Los Angeles, California, as their record gives it.
When were they born?
In 1974.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 856.
Who are some comedians like them?
Mo Amer (also in Mo), Gavin Matts (also in Ramy), Greg Romero Wilson (also in Upload), Matt Braunger (also in Upload) and Ramy Youssef (also in Ramy).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Broward Center — Belly of the Beast Tour ↗ 2026 tour, Al Bernameg history, awards and children's book
- Centennial Concert Hall — Bassem Youssef ↗ Los Angeles residence, recent acting credits and 2026 performance
- Laugh Factory bio ↗ medical background and current stand-up touring
- Wikipedia — Bassem Youssef ↗ Books: The Magical Reality of Nadia (children's novel, 2021) (read 1 October 2026)
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026