Riz Ahmed is a British-Pakistani actor, singer, and activist who has appeared in films such as Nightcrawler, The Night Of, and Sound of Metal. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2021 for the latter, making him the first Muslim to do so. He has already won a Primetime Emmy Award and a London Film Critics’ Circle Award.

What is the net worth of Riz Ahmed?

Riz Ahmed has  net worth is estimated to be $3 million as of December 2020.

Childhood of Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed was born on December 1, 1982, in London, England, under the sign of Sagittarius. The 38-year-old actor is of Muhajir ancestry and is British by nationality. Christ Church, Oxford University, awarded him a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He also went to the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama to study acting.

Professional life and career

Ahmed is a multi-talented individual who is a singer, rapper, actor, and activist. Before his big appearance in the 2014 picture Nightcrawler, he was known for his work in independent films such as Shifty, The Road to Guantanamo, Four Lions, Trishna, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist.

In addition to Jason Bourne, Rogue One, Venom, and Sound of Metal, the Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor has been in additional blockbusters such as Jason Bourne, Rogue One, Venom, and Sound of Metal.

He received great critical acclaim for the latter, as well as his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He’s also appeared in a number of popular television shows, including Britz, Dead Set, The Night Of, The OA, and Girls. He has won over 30 awards out of 87 nominations as an actor.

Ahmed was a member of the hip hop group Swet Shop Boys as a musician.With the hip hop albums Microscope and Cashmere, the group gained a lot of attention.

Ahmed released The Long Goodbye, a critically acclaimed album, in 2020.

Ahmed is one of Hollywood’s highest-paid performers. His acting and music careers have netted him millions of dollars. Without a question, he enjoys a lavish lifestyle.

Relationship status

Ahmed is a happy husband and father. He has, however, only been married for a year. In January 2021, he married American novelist Fatima Farheen Mirza in a garden wedding with only a few guests. His wife’s debut novel, A Place for Us, was released in New York on June 12, 2018.

In January 2021, Ahmed revealed his marriage on the podcast Grounded with Louis Theroux. After a few days, he revealed his wife’s identity.

Family background

Ahmed was born into a Pakistani household in the United Kingdom. His parents, who are of Muhajir descent, immigrated to England in the 1970s from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. His father works as a shipping agent. He had a sibling when he was younger. He is also a descendent of Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman, the first Muslim to serve as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court during the colonial era.

Body measurements

Ahmed is a tall man, at 5 feet 8 inches tall. He is in good shape and weighs roughly 82 kilograms. His dark hair and brown eyes give him a handsome appearance.

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