Rami Malek
Rami Malek | |
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 Malek in 2007 | |
| Born | Rami Said Malek |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Rami Said Malek (born May 12, 1981) is an American actor. He is best known for playing gay teenager Kenny on the television series The War at Home, Merriell "Snafu" Shelton in the HBO miniseries The Pacific, and the pharaoh Ahkmenrah in the films Night at the Museum and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. He was also recently cast as 'Benjamin' in the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn
Personal life
Malek was born in Los Angeles, California[1] of Egyptian descent.[2] Rami has an identical twin brother who is four minutes younger than him, named Sami.[3]
Malek received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Evansville. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
Career
Malek played Kenny in the Fox network sitcom The War at Home. He also guest starred in an episode of Medium, an episode of Gilmore Girls, and two episodes of Over There.
Malek appeared as the pharaoh Ahkmenrah in the 2006 comedy film, Night at the Museum, as well as its 2009 sequel Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. He also voiced additional characters in Halo 2, but was not credited. He also starred as Corporal Merriell "Snafu" Shelton in the 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific.
In the spring of 2007, Malek appeared in the Vitality Productions theatrical presentation of "The Credeaux Canvas" by Keith Bunin.
Malek appeared in the eighth season of Fox's 24 as the half-American suicide bomber, Marcos Al-Zacar.
In March 2010, Malek was cast in Larry Crowne, Tom Hanks's second film as a writer–director.[4]
Malek will be appearing in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II as Benjamin, from the Egyptian Coven.[5] Benjamin is with another Egyptian vampire called Tia. Benjamin's 'special' gift is the ability to change the elements.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Night at the Museum | Ahkmenrah | |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Ahkmenrah | |
| 2011 | Larry Crowne | Steve Dibiasi[6] | post-production |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II | Benjamin | pre-production |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gilmore Girls | Andy | One episode |
| 2005 | Over There | Hassan | Two episodes |
| Medium | Timothy Kercher | One episode | |
| 2005–2007 | The War At Home | Kenny | 21 episodes |
| 2010 | 24 | Marcos Al-Zacar | Three episodes |
| The Pacific HBO miniseries | Merriell "Snafu" Shelton | Six episodes |
References
- ^ According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
- ^ Aterovis, Josh (February 22, 2007). "Interview With Rami Malek (page 3)". AfterElton.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
- ^ Platzer, Robin (December 18, 2006). "7224 Rami Malek and Sami". PhotoShelter. Archived from the original on April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
- ^ Connelly, Brendon (March 27, 2010). "Tom Hanks Reveals Larry Crowne Casting But Leaves Us With Another Puzzle". /Film. Archived from the original on April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
- ^ Wilkinson, Amy (August 31, 2010). "'Breaking Dawn' Casting News: Rami Malek To Play Benjamin". Hollywood Crush. MTV. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
- ^ Buchanan, Kyle (May 10, 2010). "The Verge: Rami Malek". Movieline. Archived from the original on July 30, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
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