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Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award Winning Actor, Rapper & Activist

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 Videos

Riz Ahmed Clears Up Secret Wedding Rumors
Riz Ahmed on dual identities, stereotypes and representation - BBC
Riz Ahmed on The Night Of, Lena Dunham, and Why E.T. Made Him Cry

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Speaking fees for Riz Ahmed, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Riz Ahmed are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Riz Ahmed, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Riz Ahmed speak about?

Riz Ahmed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Middle Eastern Heritage, Entertainers, Television & Film, Music, Celebrity, Diversity, Asian Heritage, Faith & Religion, Political, Culture and Social Activism.

Where does Riz Ahmed travel from?

Riz Ahmed generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Riz Ahmed?

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

Riz Ahmed Videos

Riz Ahmed Clears Up Secret Wedding Rumors
Riz Ahmed on dual identities, stereotypes and representation - BBC
Riz Ahmed on The Night Of, Lena Dunham, and Why E.T. Made Him Cry
Riz Ahmed On Feeling Like An Outsider In Hollywood | TIME 100 | TIME

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