Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, rapper, writer, producer, activist |
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| Nationality | British-Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Wembley, London, England, UK |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Rizwan Ahmed |
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| Known As | Riz Ahmed, Riz MC |
| Notable For | His roles in films and television including The Road to Guantanamo, Nightcrawler, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Night Of, and Sound of Metal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
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| Gender | Male |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Christ Church, Oxford |
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| Other Education | Central School of Speech and Drama, London |
Personal Life
| Place of Birth | Wembley, London, England |
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| Ethnicity | British Pakistani |
| Religion | Muslim |
Family
| Parents | Pakistani parents who moved to London in the 1970s |
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Career
| Debut Film | The Road to Guantanamo (2006) |
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| Occupation | Actor, rapper, writer, producer, short film filmmaker |
| Music Career | Performs as Riz MC; released singles, a mixtape, and albums |
| Awards | Academy Award winner for Best Live-Action Short Film for The Long Goodbye; Emmy Award winner for The Night Of |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rizahmed/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is also known by the stage name Riz MC. | |
| 2. He has been part of the rap groups Swet Shop Boys and Halflife. | |
| 3. He was the first Muslim performer nominated for the Best Actor Oscar. | |
| 4. He was the first Muslim man to win an acting Emmy. | |
| 5. He has used his work to speak about immigration, racism, and representation of Muslims. |