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Rami Malek Biography

Birth Name:

Rami Said Malek

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Is of Egyptian heritage
Has an identical twin brother who is four minutes younger
Starred in Johnny Boy at the Falcon Theater in Los Angeles in 2004
Appeared in a 2007 production of The Credeaux Canvas with Vitality Productions in Los Angeles
Played an ancient Egyptian in both The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 and Night at the Museum, but per his direction on set, he played each character with a different accent

2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
2019BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actor: winner
2018Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2018Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: winner
2018Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2016Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2016Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated