Mohammed Amer
| Born | 1981 |
| Hometown | Kuwait |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
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Mo Amer on recreating a very personal piece of his family life on 'Mo'
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Steven Spielberg Wrote Mo Amer a Letter Raving About ‘Mo’
"It just brings tears to your eyes," Amer said of the experience. "It just makes it all so worth it."
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
Mo helped its star Mo Amer heal after his brother's death
The comedian and co-creator of the Netflix series tells EW about how he wasn't even thinking about reaction to the show because of his family's loss.
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‘Mo’ Creator-Star Mo Amer On Creating A “Realistic” Portrayal Of The Immigrant Experience: “It’s A Tremendous Responsibility. I’m Happy To Be A Part Of Moving That Forward” – Contenders TV
Mo star and creator Mo Amer discussed the difficulties and tender vulnerability that comes with addressing his family’s hardships and experiences when he joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Sunday. The Netflix comedy-drama series, also co-created with Ramy Youssef, is inspired by Amer’s real-life experiences as a Palestinian refugee in America. The show explores the life […]
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Netflix renews ‘Mo’ for a second and last season
Netflix has recently announced that it will renew its widely acclaimed comedy series “Mo” for a second and final season. The show, which premiered in August 2022, follows protagonist Mo Najjar as he navigates the challenges of being a Palestinian refugee living on the brink of obtaining asylum in the United States. Alongside his family, including his mother and brother, Mo must adapt to his new surroundings in Houston while also dealing with the bureaucratic obstacles standing in his way.
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Mo to end with season 2 on Netflix
"I'm thankful to continue to tell a universal story of struggle that relates to so many refugees and millions of underrepresented humans," said co-creator and star Mo Amer.
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‘Mo’ Renewed for Second and Final Season at Netflix
“Mo” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, which will also be the show’s final season, Variety has learned. The single-camera comedy debuted its first season on the streaming service in August 2022. “I’m thankful to continue to tell a universal story of struggle that relates to so many refugees and millions of under-represented […]
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‘Mo’ Renewed For Second & Final Season By Netflix
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has renewed Mo for Season 2,. It will be the praised comedy series last, bringing Mo Najjar’s journey for asylum to a conclusion. Co-created and executive produced by Mo Amer, who stars in the titular role, and Ramy Youssef, Mo is inspired by Amer’s life. It follows Mo Najjar (Amer), who straddles the […]
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It Starts On The Page: Read Mo Amer And Ramy Youssef’s Series-Premiere Script For Netflix’s ‘Mo’
Mo Amer took inspiration from his own life for his Netflix comedy series Mo, co-created by Ramy Youssef, which follows a Palestinian refugee seeking asylum and U.S. citizenship in Houston. The series premiered in August on the streamer and quickly received acclaim for being one of the first American TV series to feature a Palestinian-American […]
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Do stereotypes have a place in comedy? Phoebe Robinson, more comedians talk being in on the joke
Comedy and stereotypes are interconnected. People of color working in comedy discuss the impact that has on the industry and whether it's necessary.
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Johnny Knoxville, Mo Amer & Kate Upton Board Lije Sarki’s Sober Living Comedy ‘Sweet Dreams’
EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Knoxville (Reboot), Mo Amer (Mo) and Kate Upton (The Other Woman) will topline the indie comedy Sweet Dreams, from writer-director Lije Sarki. Additional cast set for the pic includes actor-comedians Bobby Lee (Reservation Dogs), Theo Von and Jay Mohr (The Cleaning Lady), as well as GaTa (Dave), Brian Van Holt (Joe vs. Carole), […]
