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Name:
Rami Malek
Real name:
Rami Said Malek
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Birth date:
(44 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Los Angeles
Height:
5'9 ft ()
Weight:
165 lb (75 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Rami Malek Biography

Rami Said Malek is an American actor of Egyptian descent who launched his acting career in 2004. Malek shot to fame playing hacker Elliot in the psychological thriller series "Mr. Robot," earning nominations for both Golden Globe and Emmy awards. He won an Oscar for his electrifying portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the biographical film "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Actor Rami Said Malek
Actor Rami Said Malek

Family and Childhood

In the late '70s, Rami's parents relocated from Egypt to sunny California. His Greek mother worked as an accountant, while his Arab father had been a tour guide in Cairo before immigrating to the USA. A few years after their first daughter was born, they welcomed twin boys – Rami and Sami. The brothers are separated by just 4 minutes and have always shared a close bond.
Rami Malek and his twin brother Sami
Rami Malek and his twin brother Sami
Sometimes their older sister, slightly jealous of the twins' bond, would stir up trouble. She'd ask things like: "Who's going to be my best friend this week? You or your brother?" and Rami and Sami would compete for her attention. The actor believes this taught them their first real life lesson – how painful it could be when suddenly your other half, your twin, didn't want to be around you.
Rami Malek as a child
Rami Malek as a child
Rami believes that's when he first understood how quickly people can turn away from you. But the brothers always made up fast, and to this day, they share that special connection that's so characteristic of twins.
Rami Malek Pretended to be His Identical Twin Brother
In 1999, Malek graduated from Notre Dame High School. Kirsten Dunst, who, according to the actor himself, he had a bit of a crush on in his youth, also graduated from the same school a year later.

Youth

Rami's parents didn't want their son to become an actor. They envisioned him as a lawyer or a doctor—basically, they wanted their child to achieve solid financial and social status. But their stubborn son had his heart set on studying fine arts and cinema.
Rami Malek Monologue - SNL
In 2003, Rami Malek graduated from the University of Evansville's affiliated college with a bachelor's degree. Throughout college, he held onto his biggest dream—becoming an actor. At school, he directed and performed in his first 10-minute play, based on Charles Fuller's work. His parents came to see the play, and when Rami saw the look in their eyes, he knew he'd finally done something meaningful. This was a turning point: the parents accepted their son's desire.
Like many actors, Rami Malek started with theatrical productions
Like many actors, Rami Malek started with theatrical productions
Still, his parents weren't too worried since their other kids had mostly followed their guidance: Sami chose a teaching career, and his sister went into medicine. Rami's brother taught at one of the Los Angeles schools and passionately loved his job. His older sister worked as an emergency room doctor. Rami genuinely believed her profession was extraordinary and deeply admired how his sister shouldered such enormous responsibility every single day. Whenever he has health issues, even small ones, he always calls his sister: "I try not to bother her, but it's hard when the doctor's number is on speed dial," the actor joked.
Rami Malek As Kenny In 'The War At Home'

First Roles

Before landing his first acting gigs, Malek delivered pizza and made shawarma, falafel, and sandwiches at Hollywood cafes. He kicked off his acting career with guest spots on various TV shows, making his debut in a "Gilmore Girls" episode in 2004.
Rami Malek's first role – Andy from the series 'Gilmore Girls'
Rami Malek's first role – Andy from the series 'Gilmore Girls'
In 2005, Malek appeared in the comedy series "The War at Home". Then came the role of a Pharaoh in the movie "Night at the Museum", and in the sequel "Night at the Museum 2", where the lead role was played by Ben Stiller.
'Night at the Museum': Rami Malek as a Pharaoh
'Night at the Museum': Rami Malek as a Pharaoh
In 2010, Malek took on the role of a suicide bomber in the series "24". His portrayal of Corporal Shelton in Steven Spielberg's military drama "The Pacific" received high praise from critics. His performance impressed Tom Hanks, the executive producer of "Larry Crowne", who offered the actor a role as a college student. His teacher was played by Julia Roberts, and Malek fondly recalls working with the actress. In the same year, the actor landed the role of vampire Benjamin in the final part of the popular saga "Twilight".
Rami Malek in Twilight Breaking Dawn

Career Rise

Most fans consider his breakout role to be "Mr. Robot," a series in the techno-thriller genre: Rami Malek played Elliot Alderson, a young and undeniably brilliant IT specialist. By day, he works at a cybersecurity company, but by night he transforms into a hacker capable of infiltrating government servers with just a few keystrokes.

The series gained edge from Rami Malek's character struggling with mental health issues and drug addiction. The project involved both young actors, like the charming Portia Doubleday, and already established masters, such as Christian Slater.
In the series 'Mr. Robot', Rami Malek played the lead role
In the series 'Mr. Robot', Rami Malek played the lead role
"Mr. Robot's" ten episodes catapulted Rami Malek from virtual unknown to rising star. In 2015, "Mr. Robot" snagged the Golden Globe for Best Drama Series, even beating out the powerhouse "Game of Thrones."
Rami Malek on the set of the second season of 'Mr. Robot'
Rami Malek on the set of the second season of 'Mr. Robot'
Rave reviews and fan mail flooding in convinced creators to greenlight a second season of the hit series. Throughout early 2016, Rami stayed busy while fielding exciting new opportunities: reports surfaced of several major studio projects and the indie drama "Buster's Mal Heart" on his radar.
2016: Rami Malek spoke at the Apple presentation
2016: Rami Malek spoke at the Apple presentation
In 2018, the feature film "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released. As one can guess from the title, it is dedicated to Freddie Mercury. The legendary vocalist of Queen is played by Rami Malek.
Left: Freddie Mercury, Right: Rami Malek
Left: Freddie Mercury, Right: Rami Malek
Initially, the internet was skeptical about his casting, since Sacha Baron Cohen had originally been offered the role and bore a striking resemblance to the Queen frontman. When Sacha passed, producers took a chance on Rami. It paid off big time - the internet exploded with praise after the premiere, with most of the acclaim directed at Rami's performance. In early 2019, Rami took home the Oscar for Best Actor. The film itself was nominated for Best Picture but lost to "Green Book."
A scene from the film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
A scene from the film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
In 2021, audiences once again saw Rami Malek on the big screen. He played the main villain Lucifer Safin, scarred by smallpox, in the 25th Bond film "No Time to Die."
Rami Malek in the movie 'No Time to Die'
Rami Malek in the movie 'No Time to Die'
In the near future, he will be busy shooting a new, yet untitled drama by David O. Russell, along with Margot Robbie, Anya Taylor-Joy and Michael Shannon.

Rami also joined the star-studded cast of Nolan's "Oppenheimer." He snagged a small but pivotal role as physicist David Hill. "Malek's best role since the Oscar," viewers raved.
David Hill and Edward Teller Testimony Scene - Oppenheimer

Rami Malek's Personal Life

Rami owns a place in Los Angeles and boasts an impressive $20 million net worth (safe to say his parents aren't losing sleep over his finances). Rami enjoys drinking beer (he prefers it exclusively in cans) and tequila. He's passionate about singer Laura Marling and has strong opinions on Egypt's political situation. He loves to chat and listen to strangers' life stories.

Rami is very emotional and loves branded clothes. The handsome, serious actor has a clear vision for his career. He calmly and confidently builds his reputation as a respectable actor in Hollywood.
Today Rami Malek is a promising Hollywood actor
Today Rami Malek is a promising Hollywood actor
Despite his outgoing nature, Rami keeps his personal life under wraps, which has led to speculation about his relationships. Nevertheless, in 2012, he was rumored to be dating his "Twilight" co-star Angela Sarafyan. Rumors swirled that the actors were more than just colleagues. Photos of them holding hands delighted fans and fueled hope among "Twilight" enthusiasts. Neither actor ever confirmed the relationship, and the romantic buzz eventually faded.
Did Rami Malek and Angela Sarafyan date? A mystery
Did Rami Malek and Angela Sarafyan date? A mystery
During the filming of "Mr. Robot," Rami was frequently seen with his co-star Portia Doubleday, immediately sparking rumors of a romance.
Portia Doubleday and Rami Malek starred together in 'Mr. Robot'
Portia Doubleday and Rami Malek starred together in 'Mr. Robot'
In 2018, the actor and his "Bohemian Rhapsody" co-star Lucy Boynton (she played Mary Austin) officially declared themselves a couple. Rami is 13 years older than Lucy, but looking at photos of the harmonious pair, you'd never guess. In May 2019, Malek proposed to his girlfriend.
Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton
Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton
The wedding, however, never happened. Sadly, in August 2023, the couple split after five years together. A source close to the couple told The Sun:
Rami and Lucy split earlier this year without any fuss. They'd been together for years, but they called it quits. Now they're both focused on their lives and careers. Rami has surrounded himself with friends and is spending the whole summer having fun.
Shortly before the official breakup, Rami was spotted in the company of actress Emma Corrin, known from the series "The Crown". They were seen hand in hand at a Bruce Springsteen concert. By September, they went public with their relationship, appearing together at the US Open in New York. Since then, touching photos of the couple have frequently appeared in the tabloids.
Rami Malek and Emma Corrin
Rami Malek and Emma Corrin

Rami Malek Now

James House's thriller "The Amateur" was set to premiere in November 2024, a new adaptation of Robert Littell's novel starring Rami Malek in the lead role. He plays Charles Heller, a CIA cryptographer who lost his wife in a terrorist attack. Malek also served as executive producer on the project. Filming began in the summer of 2023, but production was halted until December due to the writers' strike.
In 2023, Rami Malek landed a role in the thriller 'The Amateur'
In 2023, Rami Malek landed a role in the thriller 'The Amateur'

Rami Malek: latest news and articles

  • I don`t like `Twilight`. In my opinion is a movie for girls but at the part where Rami Malek played, I really enjoyed.
    2021-04-21 23:33:56
  • When I was watching `Bohemian Rhapsody` I wondered that Rami Malek played good Freddie Mercury, so he is professional.
    2021-04-04 23:34:02
  • I adore `Queen` and Rami Malek in the film `Bohemian Rhapsody` played so natural and great his role of Freddie.
    2021-03-26 13:16:34
  • I think Rami Malek is a real Egyptian in spite of his Hollywood gloss. And that fact how harmoniously he looked as a pharaoh in `Night at the Museum` is a prove.
    2021-03-16 20:52:39
  • Rami Malek has a specific appearance and demeanour and that is why I was thinking he played so well in `Mr. Robot` but after `Bohemian Rhapsody` I understood that is a great actor.
    2021-03-06 13:36:57
  • RAMI,YOU ARE WONDERFUL.with love Svitlana Diana.
    2019-01-21 15:15:14
  • Hi rami I really like the movie bohemian rhapsody and I think that you are pretty darn cute. Good job in bohemian rhapsody
    2019-01-09 05:21:31
  • i love u rami u did great job in every movie
    2018-12-09 20:10:05
  • rami, you were awesome in rhapsody, just excellent. i'll see it again for sure.
    2018-11-28 20:23:47
  • if he wants friendship and conversation have him get in touch with me
    2018-11-23 04:06:37
  • Why no say on until dawn, it is my favorite one of his projects
    2018-10-15 23:51:13
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