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Riz Ahmedis receiving universal recognition for his captivating and knock-down operation as Ruben inSound of Metal . After receive playing nominating speech at the Golden Globes and Screen Actor Guild Awards , Ahmed is now a first - time Oscar nominee and for Best Actor at that . Also , Ahmed has achieved a milestone as the first Moslem doer constitute in a go playing category .
Ahmed ’s endowment do not finish with his acting chops , as he is quite a superb doorknocker , which he showcased inMogul Mowgli . As a British - Pakistani actor , he has also taken to activism to raise awareness and diversity about Muslim theatrical in movies and TV shows , creating what he calls " The Riz Test . " Of of course , his Passion of Christ for acting and rapping talk volumes in many of his project , dare the stereotypes of South Asians . He has bring on many great projection , including in several indie motion picture , major franchises , and dramatic event .
Four Lions (2010) - 7.3
Four Lionsfollows a account of four Muslim men who want to cause terror at a London marathon . Despite the premise and sensitive topic , the film is aBritish comedythat is clever and peculiar . It has element of black satire , focusing on the terrorist ’s incompetency to execute their plan .
Ahmed portray Omar , who is the least clumsy in his group . It is one of the few times Ahmed show off his comedic skills . He is bright and hilarious , while also showcasing the humanizing side of Omar .
The Road To Guantánamo (2006) - 7.4
The Road to Guantánamowas one of Ahmed ’s first projects in his career . The film is a documentary film , fall out the news report of three British Muslim human race . After traveling to Pakistan for a wedding , they are imprisoned by American soldiers as their holiday coincided with the 9/11 plan of attack . They terminate up in Guantanamo Bay , where they are excruciate for two year , despite having no charge against them .
Ahmed star as one of the " Tipton Three , " Shafiq Rasul . It is one of the many time Ahmed select on a Moslem character , showcasing Shariq ’s hardship in Guantanamo Bay . The film is unsettling yet captivating , depicting the mistreatment and dehumanizing nature of the detention centre . The film read interviews of real - life individuals of the " Tipton Three , " describing the tortures they endure .
Weathering With You (2019) - 7.5
Weathering With Youis a Japanese illusion animated celluloid in which a rural boy from Tokyo unravel away from nursing home . He eventually contact an orphan girlfriend who possesses the ability to change the weather .
The film is captivating , aroused , and beautiful , with great visuals and a moving story . It was nominated for four Annie Awards , including Best Independent Animated Feature . Although the motion-picture show is Nipponese , Ahmed put up the English dubbing for the pic and part Takai , a police officer who work to incur Hodaka .
Dead Set (2008) - 7.6
This British horror seriesfocuses on a group of housemate who are objector on a popular reality show , Big Brother . However , an unexpected zombie irruption leaves them sheltered in perhaps the most secure and secure hideout , away from the zombies .
Dead Sethas only one season with five episodes . Ahmed portrays Riq Rahman , one of the boyfriends of a objector , who seek to survive the zombie eruption . He appear in all five episodes , as he has one of the main plot line in the series .
Sound Of Metal (2020) - 7.8
Without a doubt , Sound of Metalis one of Ahmed ’s best projects to escort . Ahmed portray a musician who suddenly lose his hearing . With his melodious career on the argumentation , he takes every measure to adapt , include joining a shelter for hoi polloi with hearing exit and learning how to sign language . In preparation for his role , Ahmed learned mark language and study drum for about seven months .
Of of course , Ahmed of course embodied Ruben and gives an emotional and singular functioning . He received universal acclaim from critics , take in him several nominations and wins for Best Actor . As mentioned , he received his first Oscar nominating speech for this part - a milestone for Muslim doer . Therefore , his latest and critically acclaimed cinema is one of his career high spot .
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) - 7.8
A young woman name Jyn Erso searches for her father , who she was separated from since puerility . As the Death Star has the weapon to wipe out satellite , Jyn ’s father also holds the key that demolish it for good . With some assistance from some spies and the Rebel Alliance , Jyn leads the way of life to retrieve the design to destroy the Death Star and give the universe a opportunity to block the conglomerate .
Rogue One : A Star Wars Storyis a prequel to 1977’sStar Wars : A New Hope . Ahmed portrays Bodhi Rook , who is a former purple pilot . The hearing praise the movie for its unique and different approach as aStar Warsfilm . Furthermore , its history is essential to explaining and setting up the events inA New Hope . The movie also received praise for its tone , visuals , musical score , and action mechanism chronological succession , includingthe incredible hallway scene between Darth Vader and the Rebel Alliance . Ahmed received an Empire Award nomination for Best Male Newcomer as Bodhi Rook .
Britz (2007) - 7.9
Early in his calling , Ahmed feature in a two - part serial , Britz . It focuses on two siblings who follow different ideologies after the 9/11 attack . Each episode highlights the dissimilar perspectives of each Muslim sib and their fight for their cause . Ahmed portray the siblings who joins MI5 .
It is one of many roles where Ahmed plays a Moslem eccentric . The series focus on his character ’s perspective as someone strain to champion his birth country and stop act of terrorism . It also sheds light on a unlike delegacy of Muslims , not typically draw in many celluloid or television appearance .
The OA (2016 - 2019) - 7.9
This Netflix supernatural serial follows a vernal woman named Prairie Johnson . She was initially missing for seven years until she miraculously returned . She has also regained her sight and has settle to call herself " The OA . " However , her sudden reappearance go out some people worry that she could be life-threatening .
The OAlasted for two seasons beforebeing canceled by Netflixin 2019 . Nevertheless , the serial publication was popular with witness due to its great visuals and complex narrative . Ahmed had a guest role in the series as an FBI hurt counselor , Elias Rahim . He appeared in four episodes .
Nightcrawler (2014) - 7.9
In this thriller , a petty thief ventures into a new career as a cinematographer , fascinate footage of crimes throughout the night . After a first successful stint regarding a carjack crime picture , he lento makes a aliveness as a stringer and is encouraged by a intelligence music director to feel even more breaking and scandalous crime footage .
Directed by Dan Gilroy , Nightcrawlerwas one of the near pic of its time due to its dark feeling , brilliant screenplay , andchilling public presentation from Jake Gyllenhaal . Ahmed portrays Rick , the supporter to Gyllenhaal ’s character , and although he plays a support character , it was his breakout role .
The Night Of (2016) - 8.5
A Pakistani - American college student , Nazir " Naz " Khan is arrested and charged for a execution of a young woman after a one - night stand . alas , much of the reason why he ends up in this position is due tosome tough decisions surrounding the slaying scene . As he tries to prove his sinlessness and await his test , he remains in custody at Rikers Island . Now , he must adjust and survive as he attempt to prepare for the bad .
The Night Ofreceived critical acclaim for its mysterious law-breaking drama narration . It is an eight - part miniseries that will leave viewers on the edge of their seat . Ahmed gives quite a captivating , aroused , and raw performance as Naz Khan . His jaw - dropping performance earned Ahmed his first Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series , becoming the first Muslim and Asiatic to do so . Therefore , it is no surprise that Ahmed ’s breakthrough role is one of his best and highest - rated projects to day of the month .
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