Bassem Youssef
- Writer
- TV presenter
Also known as: باسم يوسف
Bassem Raafat Muhammad Youssef (born 22 March 1974), is a former Egyptian cardiac surgeon, satirist and columnist, who hosted Al Bernameg (The Program), a satirical news program from 2011 to 2014. The press has compared Youssef with American comedian Jon Stewart, whose satire program The Daily Show inspired Youssef to begin his career. In 2013, he was named one of the "100 most influential people in the world" by Time magazine.
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Before Acting
- •Studied at Cairo University Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine.
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FAQ
How old is Bassem Youssef?
Bassem Youssef is 52 years old.
When was Bassem Youssef born?
Bassem Youssef was born on March 22, 1974.
What is Bassem Youssef's nationality?
Bassem Youssef is Egypt.
How many works has Bassem Youssef appeared in?
Bassem Youssef has 4 credited works in our database.
What is Bassem Youssef known for?
Bassem Youssef is known for Al Bernameg, Ask Bassem, The B+ Show, Arab's Got Talent.
Where was Bassem Youssef born?
Bassem Youssef was born in Cairo, Egypt.