Mo Amer

Mohammed “Mo” Amer is an award-winning comedian, writer, actor, director, and producer best known as the creator and star of the Peabody-winning Netflix series “MO,” inspired by his experiences as a Palestinian refugee seeking asylum while growing up in Texas. “MO” was certified fresh by Rotten Tomatoes with a rare 100% from critics and was named one of the best shows in 2022 and 2025 by The New York Times and NY Magazine. The series also garnered Amer a Gotham Award, AFI Honors, and a Television Academy Honor. A globally touring stand-up comedian who has performed in more than 50 countries, Amer has released three acclaimed Netflix comedy specials: “Mo Amer: The Vagabond,” “Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas,” and “Mo Amer: Wild World.” Born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents and raised in Houston after fleeing the Gulf War, Amer’s work is celebrated for blending sharp humor with deeply personal storytelling about identity, displacement, and belonging. Additional credits include “Black Adam”, Hulu’s “Ramy”, and Apple’s upcoming Season 2 of Bad Monkey.