Rizwan Ahmed started his acting career through theater while made his on-screen debut during 2006. His notable early work consists of independent films like Trishna, Shifty, The Road to Guantanamo and Four Lions while he first rose to international stardom through his role as Rick in the 2014 hit movie, Nightcrawler. Since doing so, Ahmed has continued to do impressive work in both television and film industries, even having earned nominations for prestigious awards like Golden Globe, Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his various performances. In addition to acting, he is a pretty successful rapper as well, having released critically acclaimed hip-hop albums like Microscope and Cashmere. Aside from his professional work, Riz Ahmed is an activist too and is known for creating awareness about various issues through his political rap music.
Riz Ahmed Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Rizwan Ahmed
- Nicknames: Riz
- Date of Birth: December 1, 1982
- Birthplace: Wembley, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, Rapper
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Riz Ahmed Height Weight Body Measurements Age Stats Facts
Riz Ahmed Family Details:
- Father: He is a shipping broker.
- Mother: Unknown
- Siblings: Kamran Ahmed (Older Brother)
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: None
Riz Ahmed Relationships History:
- The actor hasn’t dated anyone publicly till now.
Riz Ahmed Career Highlights:
- Debut Album: Microscope (2011)
- First Film: The Road to Guantanamo (2006)
- First TV Show: The Path to 9/11 (2006)
Riz Ahmed Distinctive Features:
- Prominent Nose
Riz Ahmed Body Measurements:
Listed below are the Riz Ahmed height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements complete details.
- Height in Feet: 5’ 8”
- Height in Centimeters: 172 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 70 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 154 pounds
- Chest Size: 38 inches
- Waist Size: 30 inches
- Arms/ Biceps Size: 13 inches
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
Riz Ahmed Interesting Facts:
- His hip-hop alias is Riz MC.
- His family moved from Pakistan to England in 1970s.
- In 2017, Riz became the first ever South Asian male actor to win an Emmy Award.
- He auditioned for the lead role in the 2008 hit film Slumdog Millionaire but didn’t get the part.