Mo Amer
Keynote Speaker: Palestinian-American Comedian & Writer; Creator of the Netflix Series "Mo"
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Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his work exploring themes of identity, immigration, and the Arab-American experience. After the death of his father, Amer faced academic challenges until an English teacher encouraged him to perform a Shakespearean monologue for extra credit, sparking his interest in performance and comedy. He began his stand-up career in Houston, reaching the finals of Houston's Funniest Person Contest and receiving mentorship at The Comedy Showcase. By age 19, Amer was performing for U.S. troops stationed abroad, becoming one of the first Arab-American refugee comedians to do so.
Amer toured nationally as part of the "Allah Made Me Funny" tour with Preacher Moss and Azhar Usman, performing in more than 27 countries across five continents. His comedy has been featured at venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, and the Shrine Auditorium. Amer became the first Arab-American to star in his own nationally televised one-hour stand-up special. He made his U.S. network television debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and released two Netflix stand-up specials: "Mo Amer: The Vagabond" and "Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas." His special, "Mo Amer: Wild World," explores his Palestinian roots, experiences on the road, and journey into fatherhood.
Amer appeared in the Hulu sitcom "Ramy," portraying Mo, Ramy's cousin who owns a diner. This role led to the creation of "Mo," a semi-autobiographical series on Netflix inspired by Amer's life as a Palestinian refugee in Houston. The series, created and executive produced by Amer and Ramy Youssef, received critical acclaim for its portrayal of a Palestinian-American refugee protagonist and for highlighting Houston's ethnic diversity. Both seasons of the show earned a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Mo" earned Amer a Gotham Award, an AFI Award, a Peabody Award, and a Television Academy Honor. Amer also appeared in the DC film "Black Adam" and hosted a season of Doha Debates' flagship series, filmed in Qatar's Education City.
Amer's comedy draws from his Palestinian heritage and family background, addressing topics such as religion, terrorism, and contemporary politics. Through personal storytelling, he explores what it means to grow up in America as a Palestinian refugee, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in stand-up comedy and television.
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Mo Amer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedian, Middle Eastern Heritage, Celebrity, Actor, Entertainment and Political.
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Mo Amer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Mo Amer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedian, Middle Eastern Heritage and Celebrity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Mo Amer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marcello Hernandez, Jaboukie Young-White and Maysoon Zayid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mo Amer for an upcoming event.
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Houston comedian Mo Amer to debut Netflix stand-up show in October
Back in June comedian Mo Amer passed back through Houston, where he grew up, before heading to Austin to film a new stand-up comedy special at the ...
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Mo Amer Chats His Comedy Special, "Mo Amer: The Vagabond"
Mo Amer is an Arab American stand up comedian and writer of Palestinian descent, known for his iconic work with the comedy troupe “Allah Made Me Funny ” ...
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Mo Amer: Working The Classroom Comedy Circuit : NPR
When Mo Amer was nine, he left his home in Kuwait with his mother and sister. "It was a tough time," he told Ophira Eisenberg, host of NPR's Ask Me Another at ...
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How do I book Mo Amer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mo Amer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mo Amer, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mo Amer or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mo Amer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mo Amer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mo Amer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Mo Amer speak about?
Mo Amer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedian, Middle Eastern Heritage, Celebrity, Actor, Entertainment and Political. -
Where does Mo Amer travel from?
Mo Amer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mo Amer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mo Amer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mo Amer for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mo Amer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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