Abdulwahab Benyousef, better known as Ben Yousef, is an American actor. He starred in the television series Law & Order, NCIS: LA, CSINY and Chicago P.D. Ben is best known as the new boyfriend of famous American chef Sandra Lee. As of 2021, Ben Yousef's net worth is estimated to be around $850,000.
| Full Name | Abdulwahab Benyoucef |
| Birth Date | February 19, 1979 |
| Birth Place | Algiers, Algeria |
| Profession | Actor |
| Girlfriend | Sandra Lee |
| Net Worth | $850 thousand |
Early life
Ben Yousef was born as Abdulwahab Benyousef on February 19, 1979 in Algiers, Algeria. He did not reveal enough information about his parents, early childhood and his education. What we do know is that he is the son of a diplomat and studied in London. Ben seems to have been interested in acting from the beginning.
Ben has starred in several stage productions. He was eventually discovered by American director Steven Spielberg in Munich. After a brief stint as a stage actor, he became a supermodel in New York. He modeled for prominent designers and advertisers.
Ben Yousef’s Net Worth and Career
Ben then moved to Los Angeles, which led to guest appearances on several television series. Some of his notable television appearances include Law & Order, NCIS: LA, CSINY and Chicago PD for actor Taraji Henson.
Yousef also starred in the 2014 film The Algerian. He wrote the story for the film and won Best Actor awards at the Los Angeles and London International Film Festivals for his outstanding performance. In addition to his appearances in movies and television series, he has voiced him in the Arabic versions of X-Men: Apocalypse, Medal of Honor, and Call to Duty.
Yousef has also worked as a dubbing expert and Gothic consultant for five Arabic dialects on a number of major TV and film shows. He is an active member of a nonprofit Jewish-Muslim-Christian interfaith group in Los Angeles. One of the online videos he created during the call to prayer went viral around the world and the video was viewed more than 20 million times on YouTube.
As soon as the video went viral, he was approached by Oscar-winning composer Philip Glass to perform with him at the Hollywood Bowl, which was to take place in Powaqqatsi in front of 18,000 people. He has also collaborated with American actor James Franco on numerous independent films.
Personal life of Ben Yousef
Ben Yousef is currently dating the famous American chef Sandra Lee. Sandra and Ben were recently photographed together in Paris, where they enjoyed their vacation. The couple was also seen together in Saint-Tropez. Most recently, they went out to dinner at L’Avenue in Paris and as soon as the photos surfaced, rumors spread that they were engaged.
Ben and Sandra were seen dancing in the streets of Paris. While dancing, a ring protrudes from Sandra’s middle finger, sparking rumors that the couple is engaged and is using their vacation in Paris to celebrate their engagement.
Sandra was in a relationship with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Sandra and Cuomo announced the end of their relationship on September 25, 2019. Similarly, Ben was previously married to April Stevenson, with whom he has five children. Ben filed for divorce from his ex-wife April in January 2020.
Ben Yousef net worth
As of 2021, Ben Yousef’s personal wealth is estimated to be around $850,000. He must have earned a decent amount from his acting career. On the other hand, his girlfriend Sandra Lee has a huge fortune of 20 million dollars.