
Rami Malek
Rami Said Malek
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Who is this?
Rami Said Malek is an American actor. He gained recognition for portraying Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), for which he won numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2019, becoming the first actor of Egyptian heritage to win in that category. He played computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot (2015–2019), for which he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Career
- 1981Born
- 2016Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- 2019Won Academy Award for Best Actor
- 2019Won BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- 2019Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
- 2019Won Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Los Angeles
- •Citizenship: United States, Egypt
- •Known as: television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor
What happened recently
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ reforges Rami Malek into the world’s most captivating actor
Wilson Cruz & Johnny Sibilly have something to say about Rami Malek going gay-for
Rami Malek became emotional at the Cannes Film Festival after audiences gave an eight
Inside amfAR’s Cannes Gala as Rami Malek, Eva Longoria, ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller and Lizzo Help Raise $20 Million for AIDS Research
Tales From amfAR’s $20 Million Cannes Fundraising Gala, Featuring Rami Malek and Heidi Klum
Cannes Day 10 recap: Rami Malek sparks Oscar buzz, Maika Monroe delivers the scares, and Penélope Cruz film blows up ovation
Rami Malek explora arte, amor y muerte en “The Man I Love”, de Ira Sachs in Cannes
Rami Malek Nearly Passed on AIDS-Era ‘The Man I Love’ Fearing Freddie Mercury Comparisons
Rami Malek is in tears! Leading film receives standing ovation lasting over 9 minutes at Cannes Film Festival
Rami Malek's movie gets 8 minutes of applause at Cannes - Topic film depicting the AIDS crisis
Rami Malek is in tears! The leading film at the Cannes Film Festival was over 9 minutes long...
Ira Sachs Cast Rami Malek to Sing in ‘The Man I Love’ Without Seeing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Rami Malek was afraid to play gay character in new movie after Freddie Mercury role: 'I can't do this'
Rami Malek reveals he had 'fear' of starring in gay drama after playing Freddie Mercury
Rami Malek at Cannes talks about the fears he had in taking on the role of a man battling AIDs in 'The Man I Love' after playing Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Read more below.
Rami Malek Thought Playing Another Character with AIDS 'Could Be Problematic' After Portraying Freddie Mercury
Rami Malek had reservations about playing a gay man in new film after portraying Freddie Mercury
Rami Malek feels 'honored' after receiving standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival for 'The Man I Love'
Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’
Rami Malek Tears Up as His AIDS Drama Receives 9-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes Premiere
Rami Malek felt 'certain sense of fear' taking on The Man I Love after Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek Hesitated to Star in Ira Sachs’ Gay Drama ‘The Man I Love’ After Playing Freddie Mercury: ‘I Had to Address the Fear’
Ira Sachs' drama The Man I Love starring Rami Malek had its world premiere Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival. Read more below.
Rami Malek tears up as The Man I Love receives 8-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2026
Rami Malek Cries During 8-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for Ira Sachs’ Gay Drama ‘The Man I Love’