Yusuf was born in Mombasa, Kenya to ethnic Indian parents of Konkani Muslim origin, and grew up in London.
Imran Yusuf first performed in 2000 at a comedy show hosted by comedian Jeff Mirza.
[2][3] 2010 saw Yusuf appearing on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow[4][5] as well as debuting on the BBC Radio 7's satirical news comments The Now Show on Boxing Day of that year.
His UK tour An Audience with Imran Yusuf started in February 2011 as well at London's Soho Theatre.
In 2015, Yusuf starred as Ed in the series Fried; two years later, he appeared as Sid in the romantic comedy film Finding Fatimah.