23 Facts About Nazeem Hussain

Nazeem Hussain is an Australian comedian, actor, television and radio presenter.

Nazeem Hussain is best known as the creator and star of two television comedy shows, Legally Brown and Orange Is the New Brown.

Nazeem Hussain has has multiple comedy specials including Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy on Netflix and 'Hussain in the Membrane' on Youtube.

Nazeem Hussain appeared as a correspondent for both seasons of the hit Netflix series 'Bill Nye Saves the World' with American scientist and TV personality Bill Nye.

Nazeem Hussain was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, to parents of Sri Lankan descent.

Nazeem Hussain attended Ashburton Primary School, Melbourne High School, and later graduated from Deakin University.

Nazeem Hussain has twice been nominated for the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer.

Nazeem Hussain has performed around the world, including sold-out tours at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's Soho Theatre, as well as New Zealand, Paris, Belgium, China, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, and a special homecoming show in Colombo, Sri Lanka to 2,500 people.

Nazeem Hussain has incredible stage presence and really has command of the room.

Nazeem Hussain opened for Dave Chappelle in New York City, and across Australia on his national tour.

Nazeem Hussain was invited to perform at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, as a part of Kevin Hart's LOL Network.

Nazeem Hussain has appeared in many Australian and international comedy TV shows and reality TV programs.

Nazeem Hussain performed as Calvin Khan - the 'Very Foreign Correspondent' on the Balls of Steel Australia on the Comedy Channel.

Nazeem Hussain starred and co-wrote on the cult-hit show 'Salam Cafe' on SBS, which received a Logie Award nomination in 2009.

In 2017, Nazeem Hussain became a household name on season 3 of the Australian version of 'I'm a Celebrity.

Nazeem Hussain reached the Grand Finale after 46 days spent in the South African jungle.

Nazeem Hussain's campmates included Dane Swan, Steve Price, Casey Donovan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Nazeem Hussain chose InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Domestic Violence as his charity.

Nazeem Hussain was an official correspondent for both seasons of the widely popular Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World, alongside renowned American scientist and television personality Bill Nye, famously known as 'Bill Nye the Science Guy.

In 2024, Nazeem Hussain was named in the cast for ABC series The Role of a Lifetime.

Nazeem Hussain is the host of the ABC's Pineapple Project.

Nazeem Hussain created and starred in the Audible Original podcast 'Rogue Son,' a personal and humorous exploration of his relationship with his Sri Lankan heritage and the complexities of cultural identity.

In 2022, Nazeem Hussain released his first new children's book series, Hy-larious Hyena, through Scholastic Australia.