Emil Wakim

Comedian

Birthday March 11, 1998

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Chicago, IL

Age 26 years old

#46,412 Most Popular

About

Comedian, entertainer, artist, performer, writer, and actor who is known for his comedic routines and for being the first Lebanese-American cast member of Saturday Night Live. Wakim was selected as a New Face of Comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Before Fame

He had an interest in comedy and entertainment from a young age. He began doing standup routines for small venues. He moved to New York City to pursue standup as a full-time career. He made his first television appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2022.

Trivia

He is a dog owner. He is a fan of the Chicago Bulls. He is the second male Middle-Eastern cast member to join Saturday Night Live. He has opened for comedians such as Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Kinane, Nikki Glaser, Hasan Minhaj and Neal Brennan.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Chicago. His father is a Lebanese immigrant.

Associated With

He has opened for Hasan MinhajNikki Glaser, and Neal Brennan.