Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed

42 · Born: Dec 1, 1982

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 1, 1982 Wembley, London, England, UK

Biography

Riz Ahmed, born on December 1st, 1982, is a multifaceted individual, professionally known by his stage name Riz MC, and also recognized by his birth name Rizwan Ahmed. This British Pakistani talent has made a profound impact in the entertainment industry, boasting an impressive repertoire that includes acting, rapping, and activism.

Throughout his illustrious career, Riz Ahmed has garnered numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, which he won out of two nominations. Furthermore, he has been nominated for a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and three British Independent Film Awards, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Career

2025
Relay
Relay as Ash
The Phoenician Scheme
The Phoenician Scheme as Prince Farouk
Hamlet
Hamlet as Hamlet
2023
Nimona
Nimona as Ballister Boldheart (voice)
2021
Encounter
Encounter as Malik Khan
2020
Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal as Ruben Stone
2018
Venom
Venom as Carlton Drake / Riot
The Sisters Brothers
The Sisters Brothers as Hermann Kermit Warm
2017
Una
Una as Scott
City of Tiny Lights
City of Tiny Lights as Tommy Akhtar
Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne as Aaron Kalloor
The Night Of
The Night Of as Nasir 'Naz' Khan
The OA
The OA as Elias Rahim
2014
Closed Circuit
Closed Circuit as Nazrul Sharma
2012
Ill Manors
Ill Manors as Aaron
Trishna
Trishna as Jay
2010
Centurion
Centurion as Tarak
2009
Freefall
Freefall as Gary
Rage
Rage as Vijay
Shifty
Shifty as Shifty
2008
Dead Set
Dead Set as Riq Rahman
Wired
Wired as Manesh Kunzru
2007
Britz
Britz as Sohail Wahid
Britz
Britz as Sohail
2006
2020
Mogul Mowgli
Mogul Mowgli as Writer, Story