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."
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.

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.
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.

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.






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.
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.




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 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.

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.