Ben Youcef (Sandra Lee’s Boyfriend) Wiki – Biography, Net worth, Wife, Age, Family & More
Ben Youcef (Real Name: Abdulwahab Benyoucef, born 19 February 1979, Age: 42 Years) is a famous Algerian-American actor, model, television personality, voiceover artist, theatre performer, and entrepreneur from Algiers, Algeria. He is well-known in the country for his fabulous acting skills in Hollywood movies and TV shows.
Who is Ben Youcef?
Ben Youcef Wiki:- Being an actor, he has worked on various projects including NCIS: Los Angeles, From the Rough, Mayans M.C., and others. Apart from being an actor, he has also served the position of a model. He has also modeled for so many famous magazines and fashion brands.
As per IMDB, Youcef also works as a voiceover artist and gave voice in so many video games. He is also a theatre performer. Being a religious person, Ben is an active member of the Inter-Faith group of Jews/Christians/Muslims in LA.
In August 2021, Ben came to the spotlight after being spotted with Andrew Cuomo’s ex-partner Sandra Lee at Saint Tropez. Both of them were also spotted kissing in public. In this article, we provide you the information about Ben Youcef’s biography, net worth, wife, age, and family.
Ben Youcef’s Biography, Wiki (Education & Birthday)
Bio – The multi-talented person, Ben Youcef came to this world from his parents on Monday, February 19, 1979, in Algiers, Algeria. He was born into a well-settled Muslim family. As per his date of birth, Ben Youcef’s age is 42 years old (as of 2021).
The real name of Ben is ‘Abdulwahab Benyoucef’. As per his Facebook profile, Ben is interested in acting and modeling since childhood. He was raised with 7 children. After completed his primary education, he moved to London for his higher studies.
He took admission to the University of London and completed his graduation in the field of business and theatre. After that, he began focusing on his modeling profession.
After working as a model for magazines and advertisers in NYC, he moved to Los Angeles, where his professional acting career began. Due to his talent and hard work, Youcef gained a huge fan following in the industry and became popular. At present, he is a famous actor, theatre artist, and model.
Ben Youcef’s Trivia
| Full Real Name | Abdulwahab Benyoucef. |
| Known as | Ben Youcef. |
| Age (as of 2021) | 42 years old. |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Television Personality, Voiceover Artist, and Entrepreneur. |
| Date of Birth | 19 February 1979 (Monday). |
| Place of Birth | Algiers, Algeria. |
| Current Residence | Santa Monica, California, United States. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Santa Monica College. The University of London. |
| Net worth | $6-7 million USD (approx.). |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 6′ 2″. In Meters: 1.88 m. In Centimetres: 188 cm.  |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 80 kg. In Pounds: 176.37 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Nationality | Algerian-American. |
| Ethnicity | Mixed. |
| Religion | Muslim. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces. |
Ben Youcef’s Family & Ethnicity (Father, Mother & Siblings)
According to the sources, Ben Youcef belongs to a mixed ethnical background of Islamic descent.
As per his Facebook profile, Ben is a Muslim. Being a member of the Inter-Faith group, he also believes in Jews and Christian religions. His birth zodiac sign is Pisces. Talking about his family details then, he is one of the seven children in the family. According to the sources, his father ‘Mohammed Benyoucef’ worked as an Algerian diplomat in Saudi Arabia. His mother is a homemaker.
He also shared lots of photos with his family members on his social media handles. Talking about his siblings then Youcef has 7 siblings in the family including Zohra Benyoucef (sister), Kacem Benyoucef (brother), and Abdallah Benyoucef (brother).
As per his Facebook profile, his family members include Mustapha Benyoucef, Selsabil Louahadj, Hiba Boushaba, Houda Bou, Chant Chalx, Abdelghani Baslimane, SïdOù GùerØù, Natalie Legrand, and YB Yby. He loves to spend time with his parents and siblings.
Ben Youcef’s Marriage with Apryl Stephenson (Realtor)
As per the sources, Ben Youcef got married to his long-time partner ‘Apryl Stephenson’. According to the reports, Apryl is a realtor and entrepreneur.
According to the sources, the couple got married in the year 2015. He also shared his wedding photos on his Facebook profile.
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As per the media reports, Ben Youcef and Apryl Stephenson got separated in January 2020. However, he does not reveal the proper reason for his separation.
Ben Youcef’s Children (Twins)
The talented actor, Ben Youcef is the father of two children. As per the sources, he was blessed with twins, one daughter, and one son. He also shared the picture of his newborn babies on social media.
The names of his children are Hannah and Harris. He loves to spend time with his kids. Youcef also shared a post and described the meaning of his children’s names. He wrote:-
This year is full of blessings. May the greatness of Allah/God fulfill our hearts! everything went well! Apryl is healthy & babies are healthy they look so beautiful. Thank God!”
Girl name: -«Hannah» حَنَّة, The name’s origins come from the ancient Hebrew/Aramaic & a Quranic Name for Girls. Short meaning of Hannah Kind, Compassionate and Tenderhearted (Hannah in Arabic) حَنَّة. It means loving, kind, sympathetic.”
Boy Name: -<Harris> هاريس, Harris is a masculine name of Arabic origin. It is a variant form of the name Haris, and both are said to mean ‘Vigilant Guard’ the name Harris, can be found used as a name in Central Europe and where it is found here it is most likely a variation of Harris.”
Sandra Lee’s Relationships with Ben Youcef
Ben Youcef came into the spotlight after being spotted with American chef ‘Sandra Lee’ at Saint Tropez. As everyone knows that Sandra is a famous American chef. She is also known as the ex-partner of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
As per the reports, Cumo and Lee got separated in 2019. In August 2021, she has spotted kissing Algerian actor ‘Ben Youcef’.
The couple has seen it at various spots in Saint Tropez. They were also seen having dinner together. After seeing the images, it seems that Ben Youcef is currently dating the American chef Sandra Lee.
Early Career, Profession & Lifestyle
As per the sources, Ben Youcef started his career as a model. Let me tell you that, he spent two years of modeling in NYC. In his modeling career, he has also worked for so many famous modeling brands.
Not only this, but he also signed modeling contracts with many popular brands. Ben has also featured on various magazine covers and articles. According to IMDB, his talent was discovered by Steven Spielberg in Munich.
He has also played various theatre shows and plays. According to the sources, Ben Youcef is also an inter-faith leader. He is also a member of a non-profit Inter-Faith group of Jews/Christians/Muslims in LA.
Being a leader, he also gave so many speeches and preaches. He has also collaborated with many famous actors and models such as Paul Sand, James Franco, and others.
Acting Career & Movies
According to the sources, Ben Youcef made his acting debut in the year 1999 with a TV miniseries named ‘Cleopatra’. He played an uncredited role of Auras in his debut movie.
After that, he has appeared in various movies and television series. Some of his famous movies and TV shows are CSI: NY, Over There, The Algerian, Mayans M.C, Kill the Czar, and others.
What is Ben Youcef’s Net worth?
He rose to fame after playing the lead role of Zied Al-Haqqan in the TV series ‘SEAL Team’ in 2021. Apart from this, Ben has also appeared in various action movies. At present, he is working on his upcoming projects. According to an estimate, Ben Youcef made a net worth of $6-7 million USD (approx.) from his career. He also earns income from his modeling and writing profession.
Filmography
| Year | Movies & TV Shows | Role |
| 1999 | Cleopatra (TV Mini-Series) | Auras. |
| 2004 | Homeland Security | Yusef Adel. |
| 2005 | Over There (TV Series) | Assaid. |
| 2007 | The Bourne Ultimatum | Nabile. |
| 2008 | CSI: NY (TV Series) | Anton Greenway. |
| 2009 | Law & Order (TV Series) | Sameer Ahmed. |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) | Yari. |
| 2013 | From the Rough | Bassam. |
| 2014 | The Algerian | Ali. |
| 2015 | Septembers of Shiraz | Muezzin. |
| 2016 | 13 Hours | Azaan. |
| 2017 | Chicago P.D. (TV Series) | Frank Toma. |
| 2018 | Mayans M.C. (TV Series) | Rock. |
| 2020 | Kill the Czar | Vic. |
| 2021 | SEAL Team (TV Series) | Zied Al-Haqqan. |
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook: @ben.youcef.9
- Instagram: Will Update.
- Twitter: N/A.
13 Facts You Need to Know About Ben Youcef
- As per the sources, Ben also works as a voiceover artist.
- He gave Arabic voice in various video games like Medal Of Honor and X-men: Apocalypse and Call To Duty.
- Being a Muslim, he is very fluent in the Arabic language.
- Once, his Call to Prayer has gone viral on the internet.
- This video crossed more than 20 million views.
- After this, Philip Glass gave him an opportunity to perform the Call to Prayer in Powaqqatsi.
- People gave so much love to his extraordinary charisma and talent.
- Being an actor, he worked for SAG-AFTRA.
- He is a huge fan of entertainers Montgomery Clift, Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Marlon Brando.
- Ben likes to watch Bicycle Thieves (1948), City of God (2002), The Lives of Others (2006), and A Prophet (2009) in his free time.
- He loves to share his old memories with his fans.
- As per his Facebook profile, he has also attended Santa Monica College.
- The famous actor, Ben Youcef stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.
Images Sources: Facebook Profile and IMDB.
