Happy Birthday: Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed

Born: December 1, 1982 in Wembley, London, England, UK

What’s interesting about the UK is that it celebrates an alternative voice. It’s up for telling new stories. Within that fresh range of stories, there are quite a lot of interesting roles out there for young actors… if you seize every opportunity to do the best you can then, just like any freelance profession, word can spread and you might get wider opportunities.

I’m not in a “starry” position to be able to pick and choose, but I am interested in telling stories of substance with great directors – that’s my only guiding principle.

CLOSED CIRCUIT 2013 dir. John Crowley Stars: Eric Bana Rebecca Hall

THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST 2013 dir. Mira Nair Stars: Riz Ahmed Liev Schreiber

Four Lions 2010 dir. Christopher Morris Starring: Will Adamsdale Benedict Cumberbatch

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