Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rami Malek
Discover the career path of Rami Malek, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Rami Malek is an American actor celebrated for his compelling performances. He gained significant recognition for his role as Elliot Alderson, a troubled computer hacker, in the acclaimed television series *Mr. Robot*, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award. Malek achieved widespread critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, in the biographical film *Bohemian Rhapsody*. This win marked him as the first actor of Egyptian descent to win an Oscar in that category, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1973: Papillon (remake)
Rami Malek starred as Louis Dega in Papillon, a remake of the 1973 film.
January 2004: First TV Role in Gilmore Girls
In January 2004, Rami Malek's first TV role aired in an episode of Gilmore Girls.
2005: The War at Home
From 2005, Rami Malek held supporting roles, including in the Fox sitcom The War at Home.
2005: Screen Actors Guild Card
In 2005, Rami Malek received his Screen Actors Guild card for his work in Over There.
2006: Night at the Museum
From 2006, Rami Malek had supporting roles in the Night at the Museum film trilogy.
2006: Feature Film Debut in Night at the Museum
In 2006, Rami Malek made his feature film debut as Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in Night at the Museum.
2007: The War at Home ended
In 2007, Rami Malek's appearance in the Fox sitcom The War at Home came to an end.
2007: The Credeaux Canvas
In the spring of 2007, Rami Malek appeared on-stage as Jamie in the Vitality Productions theatrical presentation of Keith Bunin's The Credeaux Canvas at the Elephant Theatre in Los Angeles.
2009: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
In 2009, Rami Malek reprised his role in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
August 2010: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
In August 2010, Rami Malek was cast as Benjamin in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
July 2011: Larry Crowne
In July 2011, Rami Malek appeared in the feature film Larry Crowne.
2012: Oldboy
In 2012, Rami Malek appeared in the remake of the South Korean film Oldboy.
2013: Short Term 12
In 2013, Rami Malek played Nate in the indie film Short Term 12.
2014: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
In 2014, Rami Malek reprised his role in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.
2014: Night at the Museum film trilogy ended
In 2014, Rami Malek's appearance in the Night at the Museum film trilogy came to an end.
2014: Mr. Robot Audition
In late summer 2014, Rami Malek auditioned for Mr. Robot, leading to him being cast as Elliot Alderson.
June 24, 2015: Premiere of Mr. Robot
On June 24, 2015, the psychological drama Mr. Robot premiered on the USA Network, with Rami Malek in the lead role as Elliot Alderson.
August 25, 2015: Release of Until Dawn
On August 25, 2015, the horror game Until Dawn was released for the PlayStation 4, featuring Rami Malek as Josh.
2015: Portrayal of Elliot Alderson in Mr. Robot
In 2015, Rami Malek began portraying computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot, earning a Primetime Emmy Award.
2015: The Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen List
In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter included Malek on its Next Gen list.
September 2016: Buster's Mal Heart Premiere
In September 2016, Buster's Mal Heart, starring Rami Malek, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2016: Wins Emmy Award for Mr. Robot
In 2016, Malek won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Mr. Robot.
2017: Joins Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2017, Malek accepted an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as part of their efforts to diversify membership after criticism regarding the lack of diversity at the 88th Academy Awards.
2017: Dior Homme Spring Campaign
In 2017, Malek was chosen to be part of Dior Homme's Spring campaign.
2017: BoJack Horseman
In 2017, Rami Malek joined the cast of the Netflix animated comedy series BoJack Horseman (season 4), voicing the character Flip McVicker, a writer who does not trust email.
August 2018: Papillon release
In August 2018, the movie Papillon starring Rami Malek had a limited box office release.
September 2018: Works with (RED) Organization
In September 2018, inspired by his role as Freddie Mercury, Malek began working with the (RED) organization to raise awareness and funds to help eliminate HIV/AIDS.
October 2018: GQ Middle East Cover
In October 2018, Malek appeared on the first cover of GQ Middle East.
October 23, 2018: Bohemian Rhapsody Premiere
On October 23, 2018, Bohemian Rhapsody premiered in London, starring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury.
December 2018: Blackout Podcast Announcement
In December 2018, it was announced that Rami Malek would produce and star in the eight-episode podcast called Blackout.
2018: Portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody
In 2018, Rami Malek played Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury in the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, winning an Academy Award for Best Actor.
March 19, 2019: Blackout Podcast Debut
On March 19, 2019, Rami Malek's podcast, Blackout, debuted with two episodes.
April 2019: Principal Photography
In April 2019, principal photography began on the film No Time to Die, starring Rami Malek.
April 25, 2019: No Time to Die Casting
On April 25, 2019, Rami Malek was cast as the main villain in the James Bond film No Time to Die.
May 2019: The Little Things Casting
In May 2019, Rami Malek joined the cast of the crime thriller The Little Things.
December 2019: Mr. Robot Concluded
In December 2019, the show Mr. Robot concluded with its fourth season.
2019: Mr. Robot ended
In 2019, Rami Malek's show Mr. Robot concluded after four seasons, with Malek receiving a third Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama.
January 2020: Dolittle release
In January 2020, Dolittle, featuring Rami Malek as the voice of Chee-Chee the gorilla, was released.
April 2020: No Time to Die Initial Release Date
In April 2020, the initial release date of No Time to Die, starring Rami Malek, was set but later delayed due to COVID-19.
2020: Saint Laurent Spring/Summer Campaign
In 2020, Malek became the face of Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer campaign.
January 29, 2021: Release of The Little Things
On January 29, 2021, the film The Little Things, starring Rami Malek, was released.
October 2021: SNL Host
In October 2021, Rami Malek hosted Saturday Night Live to support the release of the film No Time to Die.
December 2021: Oppenheimer Casting
In December 2021, it was announced that Rami Malek was joining the cast of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
2021: The Little Things and No Time to Die
In 2021, Rami Malek starred in the crime film The Little Things and played the antagonist in the James Bond film No Time to Die.
July 21, 2023: Oppenheimer Release
On July 21, 2023, the film Oppenheimer, in which Rami Malek portrayed physicist David L. Hill, was released.
2023: Oppenheimer
In 2023, Rami Malek portrayed David Hill in Christopher Nolan's biographical film Oppenheimer.
2025: The Amateur
In 2025, Rami Malek is set to star as a CIA cryptographer in the spy film The Amateur.
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