Riz Ahmed
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1982-12-01
    • Born Place: Wembley, London, England, UK
  • Also Known As:

    Riz MC, 리즈 아메드, Rizwan "Riz" Ahmed, Ριζ Άχμεντ, Rizwan Ahmed, ريز أحمد

Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed, born Rizwan Ahmed on December 1, 1982, in London, England, is a critically acclaimed British Pakistani actor, rapper, and activist. He graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Ahmed first gained recognition in independent films such as "The Road to Guantanamo," "Shifty," "Four Lions," and "The Reluctant Fundamentalist." His breakthrough role came in 2014 with "Nightcrawler," leading to parts in Hollywood blockbusters like "Jason Bourne" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." He received widespread acclaim for his role in the HBO miniseries "The Night Of" (2016), winning a Primetime Emmy Award, making him the first Muslim man to win an acting Emmy. In 2020, he starred in and co-wrote "Mogul Mowgli," earning a BAFTA nomination. His performance in "Sound of Metal" (2020) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, making him the first Muslim to be nominated in that category. In 2022, he won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Long Goodbye," which he co-wrote and starred in.As a rapper, under the name Riz MC, he is part of the Swet Shop Boys and has released critically acclaimed albums like "Microscope" and "Cashmere." His song "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" from "The Hamilton Mixtape" won an MTV Video Music Award. Ahmed is also a vocal activist, advocating for Muslim representation in film and television and speaking out against stereotypes. He was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2017 and continues to be a significant voice for change in the entertainment industry. In 2025, he is set to appear in Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme."

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