Rami Malek
Biography
Rami Said Malek is an American actor born on May 12, 1981, in Torrance, California. Born to Coptic immigrant parents, he is of Egyptian heritage. Malek has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, earning significant critical acclaim and international recognition for his performances in both television and film. Throughout his professional career, he has been noted for his versatility and dedication to his craft, becoming the first actor of Egyptian descent to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. His work has garnered him various prestigious accolades, solidifying his status as a distinguished performer in contemporary media.
Career overview
Rami Malek began his professional acting career in 2004. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot, which aired from 2015 to 2019. For his work on this series, Malek received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and a Critics' Choice Award. His performance in the show is frequently cited as a major breakthrough in his career.
In 2018, Malek starred as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody. This role brought him significant professional success, including winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2019. By achieving this honor, he became the first actor of Egyptian heritage to win in that category. His contributions to the film and his lead role in Mr. Robot are considered the primary drivers of his career achievements. With 62 known credits, Malek continues to be recognized for his work in various films and television series.
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- The Man I Love (2027) as Jimmy
- Nuremberg (2025) as Douglas Kelley
- The Amateur (2025) as Heller
- The Amateur (2025) Producer
- Oppenheimer (2023) as David Hill
- The 2010s (2023) as Self - Actor, Mr. Robot
- Amsterdam (2022) as Tom Voze
- The Sound of 007 (2022) as Self
- 'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen (2022) as Self
- No Time to Die (2021) as Lyutsifer Safin
- The Little Things (2021) as Jim Baxter
- Being James Bond (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Designing Bond (2021) as Self
- Dolittle (2020) as Chee-Chee (voice)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019) as Self
- The Ben Cobb Show (2019) as Harry Bardo
- Bohemian Rhapsody: Recreating Live Aid (2019) as Self
- The Look and Sound of Queen (2019) as Self
- Rami Malek: Becoming Freddie (2019) as Self / Freddie Mercury
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) as Freddie Mercury
- Papillon (2017) as Louis Dega
- Buster's Mal Heart (2017) as Buster
- Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc (2016) as Self - Elliot
- Project X (2016) as Narrator 1 (voice)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Elliot Alderson
- Mr. Robot (2015) Producer
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015) as Seneschal Higginbottom
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Flip McVicker (voice)
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Flip McVicker / Jose Guerrero (voice)
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) as Ahkmenrah
- Need for Speed (2014) as Finn
- Believe (2014) as Dr. Adam Terry
- Short Term 12: Behind the Scenes (2014) as Self
- Oldboy (2013) as Browning
- Short Term 12 (2013) as Nate
- Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) as Will
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Tahno (voice)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) as Benjamin
- Battleship (2012) as Watch Officer
- Alcatraz (2012) as Webb Porter
- The Master (2012) as Clark
- Larry Crowne (2011) as Steve Dibiasi
- The Pacific (2010) as PFC Merriell 'Snafu' Shelton
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) as Ahkmenrah
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Night at the Museum (2006) as Ahkmenrah
- Medium (2005) as Timothy Kercher
- The War at Home (2005) as Kenny
- Over There (2005) as Hassan
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- 24 (2001) as Marcos Al-Zacar
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Andy
- The View (1997) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee