Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed is a versatile actor and rapper who has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout his career. He began his acting journey with independent films such as 'The Road to Guantanamo' (2006), 'Shifty' (2008), and 'Four Lions' (2010), before achieving widespread recognition with his role in 'Nightcrawler' (2014). His performance in the HBO miniseries 'The Night Of' (2016) earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor. Ahmed has also appeared in major productions like 'Jason Bourne' (2016), 'Rogue One' (2016), and 'Venom' (2018). His portrayal of a drummer losing his hearing in 'Sound of Metal' (2019) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Beyond acting, Ahmed is an accomplished rapper, known for his work with the Swet Shop Boys and his solo albums, including 'The Long Goodbye,' which was accompanied by an Academy Award-winning short film. He has also ventured into writing and producing, with projects like 'Mogul Mowgli' (2020) and the TV series 'Englistan' (2018). Recognized as one of Time's most influential people in 2017, Ahmed continues to push boundaries in both film and music.

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