Mohammed Amer Bio | Wiki
Mohammed Amer ( Full Name: Mohammed Mustafa Amer) is a preeminent Palestinian American stand-up comedian and actor best known for Mo Amer: The Vagabond, his Netflix comedy special. Furthermore, he is also known for his role as one-third of the comedy trio Allah Made Me Funny.
Additionally, Mohammed starred for two seasons, alongside Ramy Youssef, a comedian in Ramy, the Hulu sitcom as Ramy’s cousin Mo, who owns a diner. He also stars as Karim in the film Black Adam. Mohammed also created and stars in a Netflix TV show called Mo. It was released in August 2022 and is loosely based on his own experience growing up as a Palestinian refugee.
Mohammed Amer Age
He was born on 24 July 1981, in Kuwait. Mohammed is 41 years old.
Mohammed Amer Height
He is a man of average stature. Mohammed stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.75m).
Mohammed Amer Family
He was born to his mother and father in Kuwait. Mohammed’s father worked as an engineer (telecom) for the Kuwait Oil Company. During the Gulf War, he, at the age of 9 in 1990, his mother, brother, and sister fled his birth country of Kuwait and emigrated to the United States. The family then settled in Houston, Texas. Besides, Mohammed is the youngest of six children. His father joined them in the United States two years later in 1992. Omar, his brother is a pilot. On the other hand, another brother has a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Mohammed’s father died in 1995 when he was 14 years old.
Mohammed Amer Wife | Ex Wife
He has stated in his 2021 Netflix special, Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas that he got divorced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before his divorce, he lived in Los Angeles with his Mexican-American wife and stepdaughter.
Mohammed Amer Education
He went to school at Piney Point Elementary while his older brothers studied overseas.
Mohammed Amer Comedian
When he was 10 years old, his elder brother took him to see Bill Cosby perform at the Houston Astrodome. Mohammed discovered stand-up comedy at the age of 14 at a Texas rodeo. He began being truant and taking unsanctioned trips to Mexico with his friends after the demise of his father. An English teacher made a deal with Mohammed that if he performed a monologue from William Shakespeare in front of her class, she would reinstate his grade before his truancy started and allow him to try comedy in front of the class each Friday. He graduated and focused on his passion.
Mohammed then participated in and had leading roles in the high school theatre. He also began performing stand-up comedy by impersonating family members. Over a few years, he developed a passion for the comedy club scene. As often as possible, Mohammed performed at Houston’s comedy clubs to refine his act while working a day job at a flag manufacturing company owned by a family friend. He entered Houston’s Funniest Person Contest in June 1999 and made the finals.
There, another comedian directed Mohammed to The Comedy Showcase as the best-guided comedy room. Danny Martinez, the owner of The Comedy Showcase taught and mentored him about stand-up. He was being flown out to play to US troops stationed abroad at the age of 19 becoming the first and only Arab-American refugee comic to perform for US and coalition troops overseas.
Mohammed Amer Netflix
He has co-created an American comedy-drama streaming television series titled Mo that premiered on Netflix on August 24, 2022. Mohammed stars as the titular character and Ramy Youssef is the co-creator. Mo also stars Tobe Nwigwe, Teresa Ruiz, Omar Elba, and Farah Bsieso. Into the bargain, Mo is loosely based on Mohammed’s life as a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas, United States.
Mohammed Amer Movie With The Rock | Adam
He co-stars as Karim with Dwayne Johnson in the DC/Marvel’s Black Adam. The 2022 American superhero film is written by Sohrab Noshirvani, Rory Haines, and Adam Sztykiel and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Furthermore, Black Adam stars Dwayne Johnson as the titular DC Comics character.
On October 3, 2022, the film had its world premiere in Mexico City and was theatrically released on October 21, 2022, in the United States. Moreover, Black Adam also stars an ensemble cast including Pierce Brosnan, Quintessa Swindell, Marwan Kenzari, Sarah Shahi, Noah Centineo, and Aldis Hodge. in addition, it has grossed $377.7 million globally and a sequel is in development.
Mohammed Amer Movies And Tv Shows
Filmography
Film
- Americanish (2021) as Zane
- Black Adam (2022) as Karim
Television
- Crashing (2018) as Himself
- Ramy (2019-present) as Mo
- Mo (2022-present) as Mo Najjar
Mohammed Amer Tour
- The Den Theatre @ 9:30 pm on December 1, 2022, in Chicago, IL
- The Den Theatre @ 7:00 pm on December 2, 2022, in Chicago, IL
- Brea Improv @ 8:00 pm on December 29, 2022, in Brea, CA
- Brea Improv @ 10:30 pm on December 31, 2022, in Brea, CA
- DC Improv Comedy Club @ 7:30 pm on January 12, 2023, in Washington, DC
- DC Improv Comedy Club @ 7:00 pm on January 15, 2022, in Washington, DC
Mohammed Amer Net Worth
Having been working as a stand-up comedian and actor for more than two decades now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Mohammed’s net worth to be $12,221,112.
Who Is Mohammed Amer
He is a 41-year-old preeminent Palestinian American stand-up comedian and actor best known for Mo Amer: The Vagabond, his Netflix comedy special. Furthermore, Mohammed is also known for his role as one-third of the comedy trio Allah Made Me Funny.
How Old Is Mohammed Amer
He is 41 years old. Mohammed was born on July 24, 1981, in Kuwait. Thus, he relishes and commemorates his birthday on July 24 each and every year.