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RZA

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  • Writer
  • Composer
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RZA
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country.
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Robert Fitzgerald Diggs better known by his stage name the RZA, is an American rapper, actor, filmmaker, and record producer. He is the DE factor leader of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, having produced most albums for the group and its respective members. He is a cousin of two other original Wu-Tang Clan members: GZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard. He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital, along with executive producing credits for side projects. After forming the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA was a founding member of the horror-core group Gravediggaz, where he went by the name The RZArector.
BornJuly 5, 1969
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BornJuly 5, 1969
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 10 nominations total

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RZA in The Best of All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson (2020)
RZA, The Kid Mero, and Desus Nice in I Can Eyeball Bushels (2020)
Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and RZA in Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)
RZA and Cappadonna in Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)
Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon, RZA, The GZA, U-God, Mathematics, and Cappadonna in Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)
RZA in Conan (2010)
RZA in Conan (2010)
RZA in Mr. Right (2015)
James Ransone and RZA in Mr. Right (2015)
David Duchovny and RZA in Californication (2007)
David Duchovny, Evan Handler, and RZA in Californication (2007)
RZA in Californication (2007)

Known for:

The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
The Man with the Iron Fists
5.4
  • Blacksmith
  • 2012
Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in American Gangster (2007)
American Gangster
7.8
  • Moses Jones
  • 2007
Uma Thurman in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
8.2
  • Composer(as The RZA)
  • 2003
Jude Law and Forest Whitaker in Repo Men (2010)
Repo Men
6.3
  • T-Bone
  • 2010

Credits

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Actor

  • Not an Artist
    • Post-production
  • Me and My Girlfriend
    • Maceo
    • Pre-production
  • Problemista (2023)
    Problemista
    • Bobby
    • 2023
  • Russell Crowe, Steve Bastoni, Daniel MacPherson, Elsa Pataky, RZA, Brooke Satchwell, Paul Tassone, Liam Hemsworth, and Molly Grace in Poker Face (2022)
    Poker Face
    • Andrew Johnson
    • 2022
  • The Tiny Chef Show (2022)
    The Tiny Chef Show
    • RZA
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
    Minions: The Rise of Gru
    • Biker (voice)
    • 2022
  • RZA & DJ Scratch: Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater
    • Bobby Digital
    • The RZA
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • Kung fu Révolution(s) (2021)
    Kung fu Révolution(s)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Clean (2021)
    Clean
    • Pawn Shop Kurtis
    • 2021
  • Bob Odenkirk in Nobody (2021)
    Nobody
    • Harry Mansell
    • 2021
  • Jaden Smith, Mitja Okorn, and Cara Delevingne in Life in a Year (2020)
    Life in a Year
    • Ron
    • 2020
  • Sophia Bush and Michael Dorman in Hard Luck Love Song (2020)
    Hard Luck Love Song
    • Louis
    • 2020
  • Bill Murray, Chloë Sevigny, Iggy Pop, Tilda Swinton, and Adam Driver in The Dead Don't Die (2019)
    The Dead Don't Die
    • Dean
    • 2019
  • Thriller (2018)
    Thriller
    • Principal Hurd
    • 2018
  • Lucille Soong, Randall Park, Constance Wu, Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen, and Hudson Yang in Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
    Fresh Off the Boat
    • The RZA (as The RZA)
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Wu-Tang Clan Feat. Redman, Inspectah Deck: Lesson Learn'd (2018)
    Wu-Tang Clan Feat. Redman, Inspectah Deck: Lesson Learn'd
    • RZA
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • Wu-Tang Clan Feat. Method Man: If Time Is Money/Hood Go Bang (2017)
    Wu-Tang Clan Feat. Method Man: If Time Is Money/Hood Go Bang
    • RZA
    • Music Video
    • 2017

Writer

  • Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
    Wu-Tang: An American Saga
    • created by
    • written by (creator, as The Rza)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2023
  • The Man with the Iron Fists 2 (2015)
    The Man with the Iron Fists 2
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • Video
    • 2015
  • The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
    The Man with the Iron Fists
    • screenplay
    • story (as The RZA)
    • 2012
  • Lil' Kim: Came Back For You (2003)
    Lil' Kim: Came Back For You
    • Writer
    • Music Video
    • 2003

Composer

  • ODB The Rise of Wu-Tang Clan: The Movie
    • composer
    • Pre-production
  • RZA & DJ Scratch: Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
    Wu-Tang: An American Saga
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Thriller (2018)
    Thriller
    • Composer (music by)
    • 2018
  • Jason Derulo Feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign: Swalla (2017)
    Jason Derulo Feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign: Swalla
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Chanté Adams in Roxanne Roxanne (2017)
    Roxanne Roxanne
    • Composer
    • 2017
  • Mike Epps, Lil Duval, Zulay Henao, Bresha Webb, and Alex Henderson in Meet the Blacks (2016)
    Meet the Blacks
    • Composer
    • 2016
  • The Man with the Iron Fists 2 (2015)
    The Man with the Iron Fists 2
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2015
  • The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
    The Man with the Iron Fists
    • Composer
    • 2012
  • ZooHood (2011)
    ZooHood
    • Composer
    • Short
    • 2011
  • The Killers (2010)
    The Killers
    • Composer
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Afro Samurai (2009)
    Afro Samurai
    • Composer
    • Video Game
    • 2009
  • Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)
    Afro Samurai: Resurrection
    • Composer
    • TV Movie
    • 2009
  • Afro Samurai (2007)
    Afro Samurai
    • Composer (as The RZA)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2007
  • Uma Thurman, Vivica A. Fox, David Carradine, Shin'ichi Chiba, Michael Bowen, Julie Dreyfus, and Chiaki Kuriyama in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006)
    Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
    • Composer (as The RZA)
    • 2006
  • Blood of a Champion (2005)
    Blood of a Champion
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2005
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Videos36

RZA on Why 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' Changed His Life
Clip 0:58
RZA on Why 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' Changed His Life
Where Blade Could Make His Debut in Phase Four
Clip 4:21
Where Blade Could Make His Debut in Phase Four
Bill Murray vs. Zombies? We're Dying for 'The Dead Don't Die'
Clip 3:12
Bill Murray vs. Zombies? We're Dying for 'The Dead Don't Die'
Due Date: "Get in the Car"
Clip 0:18
Due Date: "Get in the Car"
Mr. Right
Clip 1:12
Mr. Right
Mr. Right
Clip 0:53
Mr. Right
The Man With The Iron Fists 2
Clip 1:00
The Man With The Iron Fists 2
RZA & Wesley Snipes Reveal Inspiration & Desperation of 'Cut Throat City'
Interview 2:53
RZA & Wesley Snipes Reveal Inspiration & Desperation of 'Cut Throat City'
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:31
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:12
Official Trailer
Super Bowl 2021 Spot
Trailer 0:31
Super Bowl 2021 Spot
Theatrical Trailer
Trailer 2:05
Theatrical Trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Prince Rakeem 'The RZA'
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • July 5, 1969
    • Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouses
      Talani RabbAugust 29, 2009 - present
  • Relatives
      The GZA(Cousin)
  • Other works
    Music video for Method Man: "Judgement Day"
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 6 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Named after Robert F. Kennedy.
  • Quotes
    [on describing the meaning of Wu-tang] The wu is the way, the tang is the slang.
  • Trademarks
      References to the Nation of Gods and Earths
  • Nicknames
    • Prince Rakeem
    • Bobby Digital
    • Bobby Steels
    • The Abbott
    • Ruler Zig-Zag-Zig Allah
    • The Rzarector

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