Riz Ahmed
United KingdomartistMaleb. 19827.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Riz Ahmed is a British-Pakistani actor and rapper known for his versatile performances across film and television. He gained significant recognition for his roles in 'Nightcrawler,' 'Rogue One,' and the acclaimed HBO miniseries 'The Night Of.' Ahmed is also a talented musician, releasing music under the name Riz MC and advocating for social issues through his work.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Riz Ahmed starred with Olivia Cooke in Sound of Metal.
‘My mum says I’m not working class any more!’: Olivia Cooke on power, privilege, and dividing audiences in House of Dragon | House of the DragonUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Riz Ahmed is set to star in Iñárritu's new film.
Alejandro González Iñárritu hace historia, es el primer cineasta en El Colegio Nacional
Mexico· 2026-05-27
Buckley starred alongside Four Lions star Riz Ahmed in the sci-fi romance Fingernails.
From TV talent show runner-up to Golden Globes winner – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-12
Riz Ahmed’s Bait is about a struggling actor who lands a big role.
‘That’s a rare find!’ The casting genius who plucked this year’s biggest TV star out of 600 auditions | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Riz Ahmed was a member of the jury at the festival.
‘The new home of films’: Red Sea International Film Festival kicks off in Jeddah - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-12-06
Riz Ahmed attended the Red Sea Film Festival.
محمد فراج بـ لوك مسلسله الجديد بصحبة بسنت شوقى فى مهرجان البحر الأحمر
Egypt· 2025-12-04
Riz Ahmed was one of the prominent attendees at the Red Sea Film Festival.
ياسمين صبري وهنا الزاهد وصبا مبارك وأسماء جلال يتألقن بمهرجان البحر الأحمرEgypt· 2025-12-04
Riz Ahmed is cast as Severus Snape in the Full-Cast Audio Editions of Harry Potter.
Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott calls before joining Harry Potter audiobooks | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Riz Ahmed plays a whistleblower in 'Relay', showcasing his acting talent.
Nepieciešama ticība / Diena
Latvia· 2025-09-28
Riz Ahmed plays the role of a mediator in the film, negotiating between whistleblowers and their employers.
Πόλεμος με ένα αδίστακτο σύστημα
Greece· 2025-09-21
Riz Ahmed is one of the prominent names who signed a pledge not to work with Israeli film institutions.
THE GRAPEVINE - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-09-21
Actor Riz Ahmed joined Guz Khan to open the show.
‘Palestine will be free’: Actors, activists, musicians raise $2m for Palestine at benefit concert in London - CulturePakistan· 2025-09-18
Riz Ahmed was among the high-profile actors to sign a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions.
Israel’s culture minister threatens national film awards after Palestinian story takes top prize | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Riz Ahmed is among the notable guests at the concert supporting Palestine.
Viewers at home can livestream Together for Palestine concert on YouTube to raise funds for Palestine - CulturePakistan· 2025-09-17
Riz Ahmed is one of the signatories of the boycott against Israeli institutions.
Javier Barden faz protesto pró-Palestina no Emmy e pede sanções a Israel
Brazil· 2025-09-15
Riz Ahmed is among the stars who signed the petition calling for a boycott of Israeli cinema.
אולפן הענק יצא נגד עצומת הכוכבים בהוליווד להחרמת ישראל. איך זה ישפיע על המחאה?
Israel· 2025-09-13
Riz Ahmed is one of the actors who signed the pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions.
Paramount criticises pledge by entertainers to boycott Israeli film institutions - CulturePakistan· 2025-09-13
Riz Ahmed is one of the artists who signed the statement against complicity with Israel.
Ya son 4.000 las figuras del cine que se niegan a trabajar con entidades relacionadas con Israel | Cultura
Spain· 2025-09-12
Riz Ahmed is among the Hollywood actors who have signed the boycott pledge.
Boycott pledge draws signatures of top Hollywood actors and directors | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-09-10
Riz Ahmed is among the actors who signed the pledge against Israeli film institutions.
Israeli film industry calls boycott pledge ‘deeply troubling’ | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Riz Ahmed is one of the notable actors who signed the statement against collaboration with Israeli film organizations.
Kino aktoriai ir kūrėjai žada boikotuoti Izraelio kino industriją dėl karo Gazoje | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-09-09Riz Ahmed is among the actors who signed the pledge against Israeli film institutions.
Actors and directors pledge not to work with Israeli film groups ‘implicated in genocide’ | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08Riz Ahmed's thriller Relay is mentioned as having yet to circle a North American release date.
What TIFF needs to do to survive the next 50 years, give or take
Canada· 2025-09-04
Riz Ahmed plays the hero Ash, who is a regular presence at AA meetings and reluctant to talk about himself.
This film’s ending makes absolutely no sense – but the movie overall isn’t a complete write-off
Australia· 2025-08-22
Riz Ahmed plays the role of Ash, a Manhattan fixer in the film Relay.
Old-school ‘fixer’ thriller Relay suffers from a new-school twist that not even Riz Ahmed can solveCanada· 2025-08-19Riz Ahmed will play the role of Professor Severus Snape in the project.
Hugh Laurie será Dumbledore en audiolibros de Harry Potter
Honduras· 2025-08-06
Riz Ahmed is one of the celebrities who has worn Kartik Kumra's designs.
A designer was ready for India’s fashion moment
New Zealand· 2025-08-02
Riz Ahmed is set to star in Iñárritu's upcoming untitled film.
Alejandro González Iñárritu, nuevo miembro de El Colegio NacionalMexico· 2025-07-15
Riz Ahmed was among the media personalities who signed an open letter in support of the film.
Dokumentarac o Gazi prekršio uređivačke standarde, zaključio BBC
Montenegro· 2025-07-14
Riz Ahmed signed an open letter in support of the film along with other media personalities.
Dokumentarac o Gazi prekršio uređivačke standarde, zaključio BBC
Serbia· 2025-07-14