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Who is Ali Hassan?
Ali Hassan is an author, radio and television personality, and stand-up comedian. Ali Hassan is best known as the current host of CBC Radio One’s weekly comedy show, Laugh Out Loud. Ali is also well-known for hosting CBC Radio’s annual Canada Reads competition. He took on this role in 2017. Before graduating from McMaster University, he began his comedy career.
Early Life and Childhood
Ali Hassan was born on September 11, 1972, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Ali’s age is 49.
Education Details
Ali Hassan graduated from McMaster University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Ali co-wrote the book ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven?’ with Simon and Schuster.
Professional Career
Hassan began appearing on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight on a regular basis after relocating to Toronto, Ontario in 2011. He also continued to work as a touring comic.
In 2013, he recorded his first comedy DVD, From Zero to Hero, in Montreal. Ali debuted his newest show, Muslim, Interrupted, at the Just for Laughs Festival in 2016.
Ali is a frequent guest host of Q in addition to his regular roles with CBC Radio.
In 2021, Ali was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Host in a Web Program or Series as co-host of the National Canadian Film Day Livestream with Peter Keleghan at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards.
As of 2022, he has a recurring role in the CBC Television sitcom Run the Burbs.
He is a stand-up comedian, actor, and radio and television personality who currently hosts the Laugh Out Loud stand-up comedy show. The show is broadcast on CBC Radio and SiriusXM.
Ali also appears frequently as a guest host on q and As It Happens. The show is broadcast on CBC Radio and NPR.
Aside from that, Ali hosts the annual book-battle show Canada Reads, which celebrates the best of Canadian literature.
Ali has been dubbed the “Vince McMahon of books” by CBC host Tom Power. Muslim Interrupted, the comedian’s solo comedy show, has toured Canada.
In 2019, he was a part of Rick Mercer’s cross-country Just for Laughs tour. Most recently, the comedian appeared in the films Tammy’s Always Dying, Mafia Inc., and MySpy.
In 2021, he appeared in Murdoch Mysteries and Workin’ Moms.
Net Worth and Salary
Ali Hassan earns an annual salary of $70,386.
He is a talented Canadian-born author, radio and television personality, and stand-up comedian. Ali’s net worth is estimated to be $2,496,718.
Relationship Status
Ali Hassan got married to Madiha Hassan. Sania and Alaysha are the couple’s two daughters. They have two sons named Maaz and Aziz as well.
Body Measurements
He stands taller than average. Ali stands 6 feet 4 inches tall ( Approx 1.93m).
Social Media
His Twitter handle is @standupali.
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Trivia
- Ali is a talented Canadian-born author, radio and television personality, and stand-up comedian.
- He rose to prominence as the current host of CBC Radio One’s weekly comedy show Laugh Out Loud.
- He is also well-known for hosting CBC Radio’s annual Canada Reads competition.
- Hassan was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada on September 11, 1972.
- He got married to Madiha Hassan. Sania and Alaysha are the couple’s two daughters.
