Riz Ahmed - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 01, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 |
| Birthplace | Wembley, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Riz Ahmed's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Acclaimed actor in 'Sound of Metal,' 'Rogue One,' and 'The Night Of'; advocate for diversity in media; rapper under the name Riz MC. |
Intro
Riz Ahmed is a British actor, rapper, and activist known for his dynamic performances in film and television, as well as his influential music career. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in 'Nightcrawler,' 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' and 'Sound of Metal,' for which he received critical acclaim and several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Early Life & Background
Riz Ahmed was born in Wembley, London, to a British Pakistani family. He attended Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, and later studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Christ Church, Oxford, before training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in 'Four Lions' (2010)
- 'Nightcrawler' (2014) supporting role alongside Jake Gyllenhaal
- Lead actor in 'The Night Of' (2016), earning an Emmy Award
- Starred in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2016)
- Academy Award-nominated performance in 'Sound of Metal' (2019)
- Music career as Riz MC, including being part of the Swet Shop Boys
Trivia
- First Muslim and first person of South Asian descent to win an acting Emmy (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for 'The Night Of')
- He is an outspoken advocate for representation and diversity in the entertainment industry.
FAQs
People also ask
Riz Ahmed is 43 years old.
Riz Ahmed was born the 1 December 1982.
Wembley, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About December 1st, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: Miguel de la Madrid was inaugurated as the 59th President of Mexico on December 1, 1982, succeeding José López Portillo. He served from 1982 to 1988, implementing neoliberal economic reforms to address the country's severe economic crisis.
- Day of the week: December 1st, 1982 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Truly by Lionel Richie
- #1 UK song: Save Your Love by Renee & Renato
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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