Riz Ahmed, 1982
Actors · December 1, 1982
Riz Ahmed
★ HOW OLD IS RIZ AHMED?
Riz Ahmed is 43 years old, born December 1, 1982 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Riz Ahmed turned indie circuit breakouts into Oscar and Emmy gold. Born in the UK in 1982, the British Pakistani actor studied at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama before breakthrough roles in Nightcrawler (2014), The Night Of (2016)—which won him a Primetime Emmy—and Sound of Metal (2019), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He also produces music as part of Swet Shop Boys and won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for The Long Goodbye. A Sagittarius with life-path 6, Ahmed bridges acting and hip-hop.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Riz Ahmed is a British Pakistani actor and rapper whose career spans indie films, blockbusters, prestige television, and music production. Born on 1 December 1982 in the UK, he studied acting at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama before establishing himself in independent cinema with The Road to Guantanamo (2006), Shifty (2008), Four Lions (2010), Trishna (2011), and The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012). His breakout came with Nightcrawler (2014), which opened doors to major studio films including Jason Bourne and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (both 2016). Ahmed's most celebrated screen roles include playing a young man accused of murder in HBO's miniseries The Night Of (2016), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, and a deaf drummer in the drama Sound of Metal (2019), earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. He also portrayed Carlton Drake in the superhero film Venom (2018) and produced, co-wrote, and starred in the film Mogul Mowgli (2020), which received a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Film. As a rapper, Ahmed is a member of Swet Shop Boys, gaining critical recognition for the hip-hop albums Microscope and Cashmere. He achieved chart success on the Billboard 200 with the Hamilton Mixtape, his song "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" winning an MTV Video Music Award. His second studio album, The Long Goodbye, came with an accompanying short film that won him the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. In 2017, Time named Ahmed one of the most influential people in the world. A Sagittarius born under life-path 6—associated with harmony, responsibility, and service—Ahmed's career reflects a commitment to meaningful storytelling across mediums. He has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two British Academy Film Awards.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ahmed trained as an actor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, building his early career through independent films beginning with The Road to Guantanamo (2006). He appeared in critically acclaimed indie projects including Shifty (2008), Four Lions (2010), Trishna (2011), and The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012), establishing himself as a serious actor before his mainstream breakthrough.
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Trivia
- In 2016, Ahmed earned two Emmy nominations in the same year—winning for The Night Of and receiving a nomination for a guest role in Girls.
- His song "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" from the Hamilton Mixtape won an MTV Video Music Award, marking a major crossover moment between his acting and music careers.
- Time magazine named Ahmed one of the most influential people in the world in 2017.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Riz Ahmed often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 6 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Riz Ahmed?
- Riz Ahmed is 43 years old (born December 1, 1982).
- When is Riz Ahmed's birthday?
- Riz Ahmed was born on December 1, 1982.
- What is Riz Ahmed's zodiac sign?
- Riz Ahmed is a Sagittarius, born December 1, 1982.
- What is Riz Ahmed's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Riz Ahmed was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Riz Ahmed from?
- Riz Ahmed is from United Kingdom.
- What does Riz Ahmed do?
- Riz Ahmed is a actor.
- Is Riz Ahmed still alive?
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