Ali Hossam Nasser was born in Giza, Egypt. His formative years were spent in Kuwait where he got a head start in learning English at the Gulf English School. His passion for acting began as a child when he would often imitate cartoon characters he saw on TV, and would perform various impersonations to his family or relatives. Upon returning to Egypt with his family, he continued studying at Manor House School until he completed his IGCSE. It was during that time when Ali developed an appreciation of movies and filmmaking, taking a part-time position as a film columnist and critic for a few Egyptian magazines. Whilst at the American University in Cairo . Soon after, Ali graduated from AUC with a BBA and a double minor in Film and Theatre. Ali was also member of ACT, an Egyptian-based community theatre group, where he trained and developed his tools as a stage performer. He most recently completed his Masters degree at Miami Ad School, and has also sharpened his skill set as a comedy writer and an improv performer at New York's Upright Citizens Brigade.
Ali was a resident film writer, columnist, and critic for multiple English magazines published in Egypt, such as TeenStuff and C Magazine.
Often cites Jim Carrey as his main inspiration for acting, and one of his main and best impersonations.
Speaks fluent English, Arabic and basic French.
