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Ahmed Ahmed, Comedian
Successful Performer & Axis of Evil Comedy Tour Part-OwnerAhmed Ahmed, 36, is in love with his job. The perks of his job include only technically having to work 30 minutes each day, traveling the nation, making people laugh, getting casted on television shows and movies and being interviewed by the likes of the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR and The View, just to name a few. If you don't know him already, Ahmed Ahmed is a successful performer and part owner of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. He takes some time with The MidEastConnect magazine to share his experiences and words of wisdom. Learn more about multi-talented performer and entertainer as we feature him in this week's Young & Professional Profile.
Website
www.ahmed-ahmed.com
www.axisofevilcomedy.com
Name, Title
Ahmed Ahmed
Entertainer
Age
36
Hometown
Originally born in Helwan, Egypt. Parents immigrated to the US when I was one month old and I grew up in Riverside, CA.
Current residence
Los Angeles, CA
Education
Attended The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts for one year and studied with various acting coaches such as Cliff Osmond, Ivana Chubbock, and Sandy Marshall.
Ethnicity
Egyptian
About Ahmed Ahmed
I'm a performer and part owner of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour.
I have been seen in such films and television shows as Executive Decision, Swingers, Tracey Takes On, Roseanne, JAG, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central and MTV's PUNK'D. Also appeared on CNN, The View, NPR and was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal in December of 2001 and featured in Newsweek Magazine. I will be seen in the upcoming ONION MOVIE for FOX Seachlight. Currently can be seen on the Fahrenheit 9/11 DVD bonus track performing stand up comedy.
What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
Preparing for auditions, producing live events, and writing.
Most notable milestones
Winner of the first annual Richard Pryor Award for ethnic comedy at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Scotland summer of 2004. Starting with Vince Vaughn in the Wild West Comedy Show which will be released on Labor Day Weekend, 2007. Also part founder of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour.
What's the niche?
Being of Middle Eastern heritage and raised Muslim allows raise for a lot of comedy fire.
What's the biggest challenge?
Dealing with negative stereotypes against Middle Eastern and Muslims in the post 9/11 world we live in.
What's in store for the future?
Looking to create television programs and film that star Middle Eastern people in a positive way.
Who would you like to be contacted by?
I would like to be contacted by the head of a major studio or network in order to unite in a project with you. My future wife. As well I would like to be contacted by Oprah Winfrey.
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Best way to keep a competitive edge
Work hard every day!
Guiding principle in life
Always stay true to yourself.
Yardstick of success
I don't measure my success.
Goal yet to be achieved
Having a family.
Best practical advice
Always have a sense of humor with everything.
Supportive words from a family member or friend on your venture
Be patient, believe in one God, love your family and friends.
Mentors
My parents, for there unconditional love and for bringing me into this world. Mohammad Ali, for his courage and bravery. Mitzi Shore, for embracing me as a comedian. Vince Vaughn, for his big heart and savvy business mind.
What motivated you to get started?
I love making people laugh.
Like best about what you do?
I technically only "work" half an hour a day.
Like least about what you do?
The entertainment industry can be deceiving at times.
At age 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A basketball player.
What was your first job?
Delivering newspapers.
Biggest pastime outside of work
Cooking.
Leader in business most interested in meeting and why?
Bill Gates. Why do you think?
Three interesting facts about yourself
1. I'm sincere
2. I'm flawed
3. I'm Muslim
Three characteristics that describe you
1. Sensitive
2. Nurturing
3. Funny
Three greatest passions
1. Comedy
2. Traveling
3. Love
Favorite book
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Favorite cause
Civil Rights.
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