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Also Known As Rami Said Malek
Born May 12, 1981 (age 45) • Torrance • California
Awards And Honors Academy Award (2019) • Golden Globe Award (2019) • Emmy Award (2016) • Academy Award (2019): Actor in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Notable Family Members brother of Sami Malek
Education Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, California) • University of Evansville (B.F.A., 2003)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Over There" (2005) • "The Master" (2012) • "24" (2010) • "Oldboy" (2013) • "The Legend of Korra" (2012) • "BoJack Horseman" (2017–2018) • "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) • "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus" (2014) • "Gilmore Girls" (2004) • "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" (2012) • "Battleship" (2012) • "Need for Speed" (2014) • "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018) • "Medium" (2005) • "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" (2013) • "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" (2014) • "Dolittle" (2020) • "Buster's Mal Heart" (2016) • "Papillon" (2017) • "Night at the Museum" (2006) • "The War at Home" (2005–2007) • "Mr. Robot" (2015–2019) • "Larry Crowne" (2011) • "Believe" (2014) • "Short Term 12" (2013) • "Alcatraz" (2012)

Top Questions

When was Rami Malek born?
Rami Malek was born on May 12, 1981.
Where was Rami Malek born?
Rami Malek was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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