Rami Said Malek, better known as Rami Malek, is a famous Egyptian-American actor.
He is best known for his performances in the TV series Mr. Robot and the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
His powerful and nuanced performance earned him the 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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- Full name: Rami Saeed Malek
- Stage name: Rami Malek
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1981
- Age: 43
- Birthplace: Torrance, California
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.71 m
- Parents: Nelly Malek, Said Malek
- Siblings: Sami Malik, Yasmin Malik
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Rami Said Malek is an American actor who was born on May 12, 1981 in Torrance, California.
He was raised by Egyptian immigrant parents Nelly Malek and Said Malek and two siblings Sami Malek and Yasmine Malek.
Malik attended the University of Evansville. His ethnicity is Egyptian and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Rami Malek began his acting career in theater before moving on to television and film. He gained recognition for supporting roles in film trilogies such as Homeland and Night at the Museum.
Malek’s career took a major turn when he was cast as the lead character Elliot Alderson in the critically acclaimed TV series Mr. Robot.
His portrayal of a complex hacker suffering from social anxiety earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Since playing Freddie Mercury in the biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Malek has been taking on challenging roles in films like “Trivia,” “No Time to Die” and the upcoming “Oppenheimer.”
Throughout his career, Malek has demonstrated his remarkable ability to completely immerse himself in a wide variety of characters, from troubled Elliott Alderson to the legendary Freddie Mercury.
His versatility and dedication to acting have solidified his place as one of the most acclaimed and respected actors of his generation.
Awards and nominations
- Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series (winner)
- Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series (winner)
- Nominated for multiple Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Satellite Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actor (Winner)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Movie (winner)
- BAFTA Best Actor Award (Winner)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role (winner)
- Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actor
Social Media
- Instagram account: @ramiimalek
Personal life
Rami Malek is currently in a relationship with Emma Corrin. Prior to his relationship with Corrin, Malek was in a long-term relationship with his Bohemian Rhapsody co-star Lucy Boynton. There are no reports that Rami Malek has any children.
At this stage in his career, the actor is primarily focused on his professional pursuits, devoting his time and energy to his craft and the various projects he’s involved in.
Filmography
- Oppenheimer (2023): David Hill
- No Time to Die (2021): Lyutsif Safin
- Trivia (2021): Jim Baxter
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018): Freddie Mercury
- Papillon (2017): Louis Degas
- Mr. Robot: The Movie (2017): Elliot Alderson
- Buster’s Heart of Mal (2016): Buster
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014): Ackerman
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012): Egyptian vampire
- The Master (2012): Clark
- Larry Crowne (2011): Steve Daldry
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009): Akerman
- Night at the Museum (2006): Akerman
- Mr. Robot (2015-2019): Elliot Alderson
- The Pacific (2010): played Corporal Rado
- Civil War (2005-2007): Hassan
- Gilmore Girls (2004): Andy
- Over There (2004): Private Omar
- Static Shock (2002): As additional sound
- Until Dawn (2015): Joshua Washington
net worth
Renowned actor Rami Malek has amassed a staggering net worth of approximately $20 million, a testament to his remarkable acting career.
Malek’s breakthrough performances in the critically acclaimed TV series Mr. Robot and the Oscar-winning biopic Bohemian Rhapsody were the main drivers of his huge earnings and global recognition.