Riz Ahmed
Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award Winning Actor, Rapper & Activist
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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 an Academy Award and has received nominations for a Golden Globe, two British Academy Film Awards, and several British Independent Film Awards. Ahmed's acting career began with independent films such as "The Road to Guantanamo," "Shifty," "Four Lions," and "Trishna," which led to his breakout role in "Nightcrawler," and high-profile roles in "Rogue One" and "Jason Bourne."
His critically acclaimed performance in "The Night Of" won him the 2017 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, making him the first South Asian male to win an acting Emmy, the first Muslim, and the first British-Pakistani to win a lead acting Emmy. He continued to make waves in Hollywood with a starring role in the superhero film "Venom" and his performance as Ruben Stone in the 2020 drama "Sound of Metal," which earned him an Academy Award nomination and his second Golden Globe nomination.
As a rapper, he is one half of the hip hop duo Swet Shop Boys, has earned critical acclaim with the hip hop albums "Microscope," "Englistan," and "Cashmere," and has found commercial success featuring in the Billboard 200 chart topping "Hamilton Mixtape." His song "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" even won an MTV Video Music Award. Ahmed has also established himself as a writer and producer, securing a first-look deal with Amazon and having co-written and starred in the film "Mogul Mowgli", which won him the Best Debut Screenwriter award at the British Independent Film Awards 2020.
Ahmed is also an activist known for his political rap music and his dedication to raising awareness and funds for Rohingya and Syrian refugee children. He has spoken about the lack of accurate representation of Muslims in the arts at the House of Commons and has contributed to the edited collection of essays "The Good Immigrant." In 2017, he was featured on the cover of Time magazine's annual 100 most influential people in the world list. Most recently, he was named head of the Platform Prize jury for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and received the prestigious Richard Harris Award in November 2021.
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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 & Inclusion, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Muslim, Political, Faith & Religion, Culture, Social Activism and Entertainment.
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Riz Ahmed generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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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 $200,000 and above, 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 Hasan Minhaj, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Common. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Riz Ahmed for an upcoming event.
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How Riz Ahmed is increasing Muslim representation in film
Ahmed has emerged as Hollywood's busiest and most visible Muslim actor, and one of a small number of Muslim performers tapped to play characters whose ethnicity and faith aren’t even remarked on.
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Riz Ahmed Becomes First Muslim Nominated For Best Actor With ‘Sound Of Metal’: “We Belong, We’re Included, We Matter”
Riz Ahmed has become the first Muslim nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Academy Awards for Sound of Metal, not long after Mahershala Ali made his own history with two Best Supporting Actor wins in 2017 and 2019. And for the UK-born star, reflecting on his nomination, it’s a humbling experience
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'Venom' actor Riz Ahmed opens up about challenging stereotypes
Actor Riz Ahmed is one of Hollywood's fastest growing stars on screen with roles in “Nightcrawler” and “Rogue One,” but he's also made a name for himself ...
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Riz Ahmed Learned the Hard Way Not to Fist-Bump the Queen ...
But when Riz Ahmed met the Queen, he told James Corden on The Late Late Show, he was hardly formal. The Venom star explained that when the Queen ...
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Riz Ahmed Acts His Way Out of Every Cultural Pigeonhole - The ...
When I let it slip that the press kit I'd been given had referred to him as a ' Renaissance man,' Riz Ahmed looked angrily down into his breakfast, ...
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How do I book Riz Ahmed to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Riz Ahmed for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Riz Ahmed, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Riz Ahmed or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Riz Ahmed for a speaking engagement?
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 $200,000 and above 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 & Inclusion, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Muslim, Political, Faith & Religion, Culture, Social Activism and Entertainment. -
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?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Riz Ahmed for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Riz Ahmed for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Riz Ahmed or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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