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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/rami-malek">Rami Said Malek</a> was born in 1981 in California to Egyptian immigrant parents. He has an identical twin brother named Sami, who is four minutes younger. Malek attended Notre Dame High School in California before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2003 from the University of Evansville, where he studied acting.</p>

<h2>Early Career in Television and Video Games</h2>
<p>Malek began his acting career with guest roles on television series such as <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls">Gilmore Girls</a></i>, <i>Medium</i>, and <i>Over There</i>. He also contributed uncredited voice work for the popular video game <i>Halo 2</i>. His first major television role came in the Fox comedy series <i>The War at Home</i>, where he portrayed Kenny, a gay teenager. This role brought him early recognition and allowed him to branch into more prominent projects.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with Film Roles</h2>
<p>Malek made his film debut as Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in <i>Night at the Museum</i> (2006). He reprised the role in its sequels <i>Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian</i> (2009) and <i>Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb</i> (2014). His film career continued with diverse supporting roles, including parts in <i>Larry Crowne</i> (2011), in which he played a college student named Steve Dibiasi after being recommended by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hanks">Tom Hanks</a>, and <i>The Master</i> (2012), directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Thomas_Anderson">Paul Thomas Anderson</a>.</p>
<p>He also appeared in independent films such as <i>Ain’t Them Bodies Saints</i> and <i>Short Term 12</i>, both critically acclaimed. His other film credits include <i>Oldboy</i> (2013), <i>Da Sweet Blood of Jesus</i> (2014) directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Lee">Spike Lee</a>, <i>Need for Speed</i> (2014), and <i>The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2</i> (2012), where he played the vampire Benjamin.</p>

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<h2>Success with <i>Mr. Robot</i></h2>
<p>In 2015, Malek began starring as Elliot Alderson in the USA Network series <i>Mr. Robot</i>. His portrayal of a cybersecurity engineer with social anxiety and dissociative identity disorder received widespread critical acclaim, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2016. The role marked a significant turning point in his career and solidified his reputation as a versatile and compelling performer.</p>

<h2>Video Game Work</h2>
<p>In addition to his television work, Malek provided voice acting and motion capture for the character Josh Washington in the survival horror video game <i>Until Dawn</i> (2015). His involvement in the game showcased his ability to engage with diverse media platforms in the entertainment industry.</p>

<h2>Notable Collaborations and Later Television Work</h2>
<p>In 2010, Malek played Corporal Merriell 'Snafu' Shelton in the Emmy Award-winning HBO miniseries <i>The Pacific</i>. His powerful performance drew critical praise and led to further opportunities in film and television. That same year, he portrayed Marcos Al-Zacar, an Egyptian-American character, in the Fox series <i>24</i>, further expanding his range as an actor.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Rami Malek tends to keep his private life out of the public eye. He rarely discusses personal relationships, and it remains unclear whether he is married or currently in a relationship. His focus on maintaining privacy continues to define his public persona.</p>

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