Egyptian-American actor Ramy Youssef has been nominated for the 72nd Emmy Awards for his role in the Hulu TV series “Ramy,” the academy announced on Tuesday.
The comedian, who is the co-creator of the show, will compete in the Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series categories, making his show the first Muslim-American sitcom to score an Emmy nomination.
Although the show, captured America’s deep unease as it faces racial and political discord amid a pandemic, he was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons.
