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Rami Malek

Acting Born May 12, 1981 Torrance, California, USA 24 credits

Biography

Rami Said Malek, born May 12, 1981, in Torrance, California, is an American actor of Egyptian heritage. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in the 2018 biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first actor of Egyptian descent to win in that category. Malek also received critical acclaim for his role as computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network series Mr. Robot, which aired from 2015 to 2019. For this performance, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. His work spans both television and film, demonstrating a commitment to immersive and diverse character portrayals.

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