History of Rami Malek in Timeline
Rami Malek is an American actor celebrated for his roles as Elliot Alderson, a hacker in the TV series "Mr. Robot," and Freddie Mercury in the film "Bohemian Rhapsody." His performance in "Mr. Robot" earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, while his portrayal of Mercury won him an Academy Award, making him the first actor of Egyptian descent to achieve this honor.
1973: Release of original "Papillon" film
The original version of "Papillon" was released in 1973.
1978: Malek Family's Immigration to the U.S.
Seeking new opportunities, Rami Malek's parents made the decision to leave Cairo with his older sister and immigrated to the United States in 1978.
May 12, 1981: Rami Malek's Birth
On May 12, 1981, Rami Said Malek was born in Torrance, California to Egyptian immigrant parents.
1985: Live Aid Concert
Malek watched the 1985 Live Aid concert video repeatedly to prepare for his role as Freddie Mercury.
1998: Rami Malek becomes first non-white actor to win Emmy since 1998
Rami Malek's win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Mr. Robot" made him the first non-white actor to win an Emmy in that category since 1998.
1999: Malek's Graduation and Pursuit of Theatre Studies
After graduating high school in 1999, Rami Malek pursued his passion for acting by studying theater at the University of Evansville.
2003: Completion of BFA in Theatre
Malek's dedication to his craft culminated in the completion of his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2003.
January 2004: Television Debut in "Gilmore Girls"
Rami Malek's first television role, a guest appearance in the popular show "Gilmore Girls," aired in January 2004.
2005: Joining the Screen Actors Guild
Malek's work in the war drama "Over There" in 2005 earned him a Screen Actors Guild card, a significant milestone in an actor's career.
2005: Malek's Television Debut in "The War at Home"
Rami Malek landed a recurring role in the Fox sitcom "The War at Home" in 2005, marking a significant step in his early acting career.
2006: First Feature Film Role in "Night at the Museum"
Malek landed his first feature film role, playing Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in the comedy "Night at the Museum," in 2006.
2006: Passing of Rami Malek's Father
Rami Malek's father, Said Malek, passed away in 2006.
2007: Stage Performance in "The Credeaux Canvas"
Further showcasing his acting range, Malek appeared on stage as Jamie in the Los Angeles production of "The Credeaux Canvas" in 2007.
2009: Laurel Canyon Move
In 2009, Rami Malek moved into a house in the Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, with his brother.
2009: Reprising Role in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
Malek reprised his role as Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in the sequel "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," released in 2009.
August 2010: Casting in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2"
Malek joined the cast of the popular "Twilight" saga in August 2010, playing the vampire Benjamin in "Breaking Dawn - Part 2."
2010: Breakthrough Role in "The Pacific"
Malek's performance as Corporal Merill "Snafu" Shelton in HBO's miniseries "The Pacific" in 2010 garnered critical acclaim.
2010: Recurring Role in "24" and Critical Acclaim for "The Pacific"
Rami Malek appeared in a recurring role on the television series "24" in 2010, the same year he received critical acclaim for his role in HBO's "The Pacific."
July 2011: Appearance in Tom Hanks' "Larry Crowne"
Malek's performance in "The Pacific" caught the eye of Tom Hanks, who then cast him in his film "Larry Crowne," released in July 2011.
2012: Collaboration with Spike Lee in "Oldboy"
Rami Malek collaborated with renowned director Spike Lee on the remake of "Oldboy" in 2012.
2013: Role in the Critically Acclaimed "Short Term 12"
Malek showcased his acting skills in the indie film "Short Term 12" in 2013, a performance that further solidified his reputation as a talented actor.
2014: Final Appearance in the "Night at the Museum" Franchise
In 2014, Malek made his final appearance as the beloved Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb."
2014: Rami Malek cast in "Mr. Robot"
In 2014, after seeing Malek's audition, screenwriter Sam Esmail cast him as the lead character in "Mr. Robot."
2014: Final Installment of "Night at the Museum" Trilogy
Malek reprised his role as Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," the final installment of the trilogy, in 2014.
June 24, 2015: Premiere of "Mr. Robot"
On June 24, 2015, the psychological drama "Mr. Robot," starring Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson, premiered on the USA Network. Malek's performance in the show was lauded as his "breakout performance."
August 25, 2015: Voice Acting and Motion Capture for "Until Dawn"
Expanding his repertoire, Malek lent his voice and likeness to the character Josh in the video game "Until Dawn," released on August 25, 2015.
2015: The Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen List
In 2015, Rami Malek was featured in The Hollywood Reporter's "Next Gen 2015" list, which recognizes rising stars under 35.
2015: Premiere of "Mr. Robot"
Rami Malek rose to prominence for his role as Elliot Alderson in "Mr. Robot", which premiered in 2015.
September 2016: Premiere of "Buster's Mal Heart"
In September 2016, "Buster's Mal Heart," starring Malek, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2016: Emmy Award for "Mr. Robot"
Rami Malek won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2016 for his role in "Mr. Robot".
2016: The Globe and Mail interviews Malek
The Globe and Mail interviewed Malek after the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
2017: Malek invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2017, Malek accepted an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2017: Malek joins "BoJack Horseman", "Papillon" premieres at TIFF
In 2017, Malek joined the cast of "BoJack Horseman" (season 4) and "Papillon" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2017: Relationship with Lucy Boynton Begins
Rami Malek began a relationship with actress Lucy Boynton in 2017.
2017: Release of "Papillon"
Rami Malek starred in the film "Papillon," a remake of the 1973 classic, which was released in 2017.
2017: Dior Homme Campaign
Rami Malek was chosen as part of Dior Homme's Spring 2017 campaign alongside Boy George and A$AP Rocky.
2017: University of Evansville Young Alumnus Award
The University of Evansville recognized Rami Malek's achievements and contributions with the Young Alumnus Award in 2017.
August 2018: Limited release of "Papillon"
In August 2018, "Papillon," a remake of the 1973 film, co-starring Malek and Charlie Hunnam, had a limited box office release.
September 2018: (RED) Organization Ambassador
In September 2018, inspired by his role as Freddie Mercury, Rami Malek began working with the (RED) organization as an ambassador to raise awareness and funds to fight HIV/AIDS.
October 2018: GQ Middle East Launch
In October 2018, Rami Malek was featured on the first cover of GQ Middle East.
October 2018: Malek interviewed by The New Yorker
Malek was interviewed by The New Yorker in October 2018.
October 23, 2018: Premiere of "Bohemian Rhapsody"
"Bohemian Rhapsody," the Queen biopic starring Malek as Freddie Mercury, premiered in London on October 23, 2018.
December 2018: Malek to Produce and Star in "Blackout" Podcast
In December 2018, it was announced that Malek would produce and star in the podcast "Blackout."
2018: Release of "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Rami Malek garnered global acclaim and numerous awards for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody," released in 2018.
March 19, 2019: Debut of "Blackout" podcast
Malek's podcast, "Blackout," debuted with two episodes on March 19, 2019.
April 2019: Filming begins for "No Time to Die"
Principal photography for "No Time to Die" began in April 2019.
April 25, 2019: Malek cast in "No Time to Die"
On April 25, 2019, it was announced that Malek would play the villain, Lyutsifer Safin, in the James Bond film "No Time to Die."
May 2019: Malek Joins Cast of "The Little Things"
In May 2019, it was announced that Malek had joined the cast of the crime thriller, "The Little Things."
December 2019: Conclusion of "Mr. Robot"
In December 2019, "Mr. Robot" concluded with its fourth season.
2019: Conclusion of "Mr. Robot"
"Mr. Robot," the television series which earned Malek a Primetime Emmy Award, concluded in 2019.
2019: GQ's Best Dressed Men
In 2019, GQ included Rami Malek on its list of "Best Dressed Men", praising his style as "neat, elegant, and perfectly put together."
2019: Time 100 Most Influential People
Time magazine named Rami Malek one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019, under the category of Artists.
January 2020: Release of "Dolittle"
"Dolittle," in which Malek voiced the character Chee-Chee, was released in January 2020.
April 2020: Initial release date for "No Time to Die"
The initial release date for "No Time to Die" was April 2020.
2020: Saint Laurent Campaign
Rami Malek became the face of Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2020 campaign.
January 29, 2021: Release of "The Little Things"
"The Little Things," starring Malek, Denzel Washington, and Jared Leto, was released on January 29, 2021.
October 2021: Release of "No Time to Die", Malek hosts "SNL"
"No Time to Die" was released in October 2021. Malek also hosted "Saturday Night Live" to support the release.
December 2021: Malek joins cast of "Oppenheimer"
In December 2021, it was announced that Malek was joining the cast of "Oppenheimer."
2021: Release of "No Time to Die" and "The Little Things"
2021 saw the release of two of Malek's films: "No Time to Die," in which he played the antagonist, and "The Little Things," a crime thriller.
2021: Laurel Canyon Property Purchase
Rami Malek purchased a house neighboring his existing property in Laurel Canyon in 2021.
October 2022: Release of "Amsterdam"
David O. Russell's "Amsterdam," featuring Malek, was released in October 2022.
July 11, 2023: Premiere of "Oppenheimer"
"Oppenheimer," in which Malek played physicist David L. Hill, premiered on July 11, 2023.
2023: Portrayal of David Hill in "Oppenheimer"
Malek took on the role of David Hill in Christopher Nolan's biographical film "Oppenheimer," released in 2023.
2023: Relationship with Lucy Boynton Ends
Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton's relationship ended in 2023.
