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Riz Ahmed

Emmy Award Winning Actor, Rapper & Activist

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Riz Ahmed Biography

Rizwan Ahmed also known as Riz MC, is a British actor, rapper, and activist. As an actor, he has won an Emmy Award and has received nominations for a Golden Globe and three British Independent Film Awards. He was initially known for his work in independent films such as The Road to Guantanamo, Shifty, Four Lions, Trishna, Ill Manors, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist, before his breakout role in Nightcrawler, and Rogue One.

In 2016, he appeared in the action film Jason Bourne, and played Bodhi Rook in the Star Wars anthology film Rogue One. He also starred in "The Night Of", earning critical acclaim. At the 2017 Emmy Awards and he won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, becoming the first South Asian male to win an acting Emmy, and the first Muslim and first British-Pakistani to win a lead acting Emmy. He went on to star in the superhero film Venom, as well as Ruben Stone in Sound of Metal in 2020, the latter of which earned him critical praise and his second Golden Globe nomination.

As a rapper, he is a member of the Swet Shop Boys, earned critical acclaim with the hip hop albums "Microscope" and "Cashmere", and earned commercial success featuring in the Billboard 200 chart topping Hamilton Mixtape, with his song "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" winning an MTV Video Music Award.

As an activist, he is known for his political rap music, has been involved in raising awareness and funds for Rohingya and Syrian refugee children, and has advocated representation at the House of Commons. In 2017, he was included on the front cover of the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

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  • HOW TO BOOK Riz Ahmed?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Riz Ahmed for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Riz Ahmed, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Riz Ahmed or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Riz Ahmed?

    Speaking fees for Riz Ahmed, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Riz Ahmed charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Riz Ahmed, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Riz Ahmed?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Riz Ahmed for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Riz Ahmed for your next private or corporate function.

  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Riz Ahmed or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Riz Ahmed or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Riz Ahmed

Emmy Award Winning Actor, Rapper & Activist

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London, UK
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Live Event: $100,000 - $200,000
Virtual Event: $100,000 - $200,000
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Activism, Actors, Asian American Heritage, Culture, Diversity Speakers, Entertainers, Entertainment, Faith & Religion, Music, Muslim Speakers, Political Speakers, Speakers by Industry, Television Personalities, Television Stars, Virtual Speakers

Riz Ahmed Biography

Rizwan Ahmed also known as Riz MC, is a British actor, rapper, and activist. As an actor, he has won an Emmy Award and has received nominations for a Golden Globe and three British Independent Film Awards. He was initially known for his work in independent films such as The Road to Guantanamo, Shifty, Four Lions, Trishna, Ill Manors, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist, before his breakout role in Nightcrawler, and Rogue One.

In 2016, he appeared in the action film Jason Bourne, and played Bodhi Rook in the Star Wars anthology film Rogue One. He also starred in "The Night Of", earning critical acclaim. At the 2017 Emmy Awards and he won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, becoming the first South Asian male to win an acting Emmy, and the first Muslim and first British-Pakistani to win a lead acting Emmy. He went on to star in the superhero film Venom, as well as Ruben Stone in Sound of Metal in 2020, the latter of which earned him critical praise and his second Golden Globe nomination.

As a rapper, he is a member of the Swet Shop Boys, earned critical acclaim with the hip hop albums "Microscope" and "Cashmere", and earned commercial success featuring in the Billboard 200 chart topping Hamilton Mixtape, with his song "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" winning an MTV Video Music Award.

As an activist, he is known for his political rap music, has been involved in raising awareness and funds for Rohingya and Syrian refugee children, and has advocated representation at the House of Commons. In 2017, he was included on the front cover of the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

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  • Riz Ahmed Clears Up Secret Wedding Rumors
    Riz Ahmed Clears Up Secret Wedding Rumors
    Riz Ahmed talks about getting married during quarantine, winning a Gotham Award during a virtual ceremony and learning both sign language and the...
  • Riz Ahmed on dual identities, stereotypes and representation - BBC
    Riz Ahmed on dual identities, stereotypes and representation - BBC
    Nikki Bedi interviews one of Britain's most successful - and outspoken - actors, Riz Ahmed.
  • Riz Ahmed on The Night Of, Lena Dunham, and Why E.T. Made Him Cry
    Riz Ahmed on The Night Of, Lena Dunham, and Why E.T. Made Him Cry
    In this Screen Tests interview, Riz Ahmed (The Night Of, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The OA, Girls) talks his first acting job in The Road to...
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FAQs on booking Riz Ahmed

  • How to book Riz Ahmed?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Riz Ahmed for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Riz Ahmed, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Riz Ahmed or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Riz Ahmed?

    Speaking fees for Riz Ahmed, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Riz Ahmed charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Riz Ahmed, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Riz Ahmed?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Riz Ahmed for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Riz Ahmed for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Riz Ahmed or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Riz Ahmed or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Riz Ahmed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Riz Ahmed for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Riz Ahmed generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are George Takei, Leslie Odom Jr., Common, Daniel Dae Kim and Hayley Kiyoko. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Riz Ahmed for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Riz Ahmed Speaker Videos

  • Riz Ahmed Clears Up Secret Wedding Rumors
    Riz Ahmed Clears Up Secret Wedding Rumors
    Riz Ahmed talks about getting married during quarantine, winning a Gotham Award during a virtual ceremony and learning both sign language and the drums for his new film Sound of Metal.
    Riz Ahmed on dual identities, stereotypes and representation - BBC
    Riz Ahmed on dual identities, stereotypes and representation - BBC
    Nikki Bedi interviews one of Britain's most successful - and outspoken - actors, Riz Ahmed.
  • Riz Ahmed on The Night Of, Lena Dunham, and Why E.T. Made Him Cry
    Riz Ahmed on The Night Of, Lena Dunham, and Why E.T. Made Him Cry
    In this Screen Tests interview, Riz Ahmed (The Night Of, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The OA, Girls) talks his first acting job in The Road to Guantánamo, taking selfies with immigration services...
    Riz Ahmed On Feeling Like An Outsider In Hollywood | TIME 100 | TIME
    Riz Ahmed On Feeling Like An Outsider In Hollywood | TIME 100 | TIME
    34-year-old Riz Ahmed, a first-time member of the TIME 100, says he's had plenty of experience feeling like a fish out of water.
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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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