RIZ AHMED
Riz Ahmed
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 1, 1982
Place of Birth: Wembley, London, England, UK
Biography
Rizwan "Riz" Ahmed (Urdu pronunciation: [ɾɪzˌwɑːnˈɛɦˌməd̪]; born 1 December 1982) is a British actor and rapper. He has received several awards, including an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, with nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two British Academy Film Awards. In 2017, he was named in the Time Listing of the most influential people in the world.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
BaitShah Latif
Self
TBA·
The Big FixTBA·
Growth2026·
HamletHamlet
Self
2021·
Lines2018·
The Big Narstie ShowSelf
2016·
The OAElias Rahim
2016·
The Night OfNasir 'Naz' Khan
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
2012·
GirlsPaul-Louis
Self
2009·
10 Minute TalesJoseph
2008·
WiredManesh Kunzru
2008·
Dead SetRiq Rahman
Self
2007·
BritzSohail, Sohail Wahid
2006·
The Path to 9/11Yosri
2006·
The Play's the Thing2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest, Self
Self
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Self
1953·
The OscarsSelf
TBA·
Violent Talent2021·
EncounterMalik Khan
TBA·
Exit WestSaeed
2026·
DiggerPrince Farouk
2025·
RelayAsh
2023·
FingernailsAmir
2023·
NimonaBallister Boldheart (voice)
2023·
DammiMounir
2020·
The Long GoodbyeRiz
2020·
Mogul MowgliZed
2020·
Sound of MetalRuben Stone
2018·
VenomCarlton Drake / Riot
2018·
The Sisters BrothersHermann Kermit Warm
2017·
UnaScott
2016·
City of Tiny LightsTommy Akhtar
2016·
Jason BourneAaron Kalloor
Bodhi Rook
2014·
NightcrawlerRick
Changez
2013·
Closed CircuitNazrul Sharma
2013·
Out of DarknessMale
2012·
Ill ManorsAaron
2011·
Black GoldAli
2011·
TrishnaJay
2010·
Four LionsOmar
2010·
CenturionTarak
2009·
FreefallGary
2009·
RageVijay
2008·
Baghdad ExpressTalal
2008·
ShiftyShifty
2006·
Banglatown BanquetRazual
Shafiq
Production
2026·
BaitCreator, Executive Producer
TBA·
Exit WestExecutive Producer
2026·
HamletProducer
Executive Producer
2023·
MustacheExecutive Producer
2022·
JoylandExecutive Producer
2022·
MoshariExecutive Producer
2022·
You Resemble MeExecutive Producer
2021·
FleeExecutive Producer
2020·
The Long GoodbyeCreator, Writer
2020·
Mogul MowgliProducer, Writer, Story
2020·
Sound of MetalExecutive Producer
2014·
DaytimerWriter, Director
2008·
Baghdad ExpressOriginal Music Composer
1998·
Comedy LabCreator