Riz Ahmed celebrates his birthday today and this year has proven that his star is rapidly rising.
So, in honor of Riz's birthday we've put together a list of quotes and facts about the actor for current and future fans.
1. He graduated from Oxford with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
2. He raps under the name Riz MC...
3. Has collaborated with DJ/producer Distance...
4. Is one half of the duo Swetshop Boys with Queens rapper Heems...
5. And according to this tweet there will be a second EP.
Ok who wants to make some artwork for @swetshopboys 2nd EP? I'm thinking a collage of a tiger hologram, Sufi raving, Syria, me & @HIMANSHU
🙏🙏🙏
I was 11 and I played the little kid in the school play, South Pacific. I tripped up on stage, which was horrible, but it was with the local girls' school, and a lot of 17-year-old girls wanted to console me.
7. On whether or not he's politically committed, he told the Financial Times:
No, but on the bus. Top deck at the back. It ran all the way down to the front. If you were on that bus, I'm sorry.
9. He's also shared his thoughts on the afterlife, saying:
It was in the Science Museum. We had to sit in a recording booth, and I rapped Wu-Tang Clan: "I'm gonna give it to ya … I like cocaine straight from Bolivia." My teacher told me off.
11. Discussing the narratives of his films, the projects and roles he takes on, and the kinds of roles available, he told The Guardian:
12. He was a fan of Erykah Badu's remix of "Hotline Bling" just like the rest of us.
How good is this Erykah Badu remix of Drake's Hotline Bling?... http://t.co/um1wMdgm3M
Because it was 🔥 🔥 🔥
13. He told Skin Deep magazine that when it comes to tackling issues of race and identity:
14. He's written and directed an award-winning short film, Daytimer.
Thank you @DeborahSathe @Film_London for the support - glad to say my short film DAYTIMER got into @sundancefest
There's this assumption that as an actor Hollywood is always the end point, but I never thought along those lines.
🎉Happy birthday, Riz!🎉
