About Emil Wakim
Born 1998. Emil Wakim is an American comedian.
Emil Pierre Wakim (born March11, 1998) is an American comedian and actor. He was a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live for its 50th season.
Early life Wakim was born in Chicago, Illinois, of Lebanese descent.
Career Wakim was selected as a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He has opened for comedians including Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Kinane, Nikki Glaser, Hasan Minhaj, and Neal Brennan. In September 2024, Wakim was announced as one of three new featured cast members on Saturday Night Live for its 50th season. He is the show's first cast member of Lebanese heritage.
Personal life Wakim resides in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
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Who is Emil Wakim?
American comedian
When was Emil Wakim born?
Emil Wakim was born on 11 March 1998 in Chicago.
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Emil Wakim is a comedian.
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Emil Wakim is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emil Wakim. https://biography.guide/emil-wakim/
MLA: "Emil Wakim." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emil-wakim/.
Chicago: "Emil Wakim." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emil-wakim/.
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