Amir Sulaiman
Writing
Biography
Amir Sulaiman is a multi-talented American poet, musician, screenwriter, producer, and activist from Rochester, New York. He first gained national attention through two seasons on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, beginning in 2004, where his socially conscious spoken-word performances resonated with a widespread audience. Since then, he has toured globally, delivering powerful performances that blend hip-hop, spirituality, and social commentary. In music, Sulaiman has released a highly regarded trilogy of spoken-word albums—The Meccan Openings (2011), The Medinan Openings (2012), and The Opening (2013)—as well as a critically acclaimed poetry collection, Love, Gnosis & Other Suicide Attempts, in 2012. His collaboration with Dave Chappelle on the album 8:46 earned a Grammy nomination in 2022 for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. Transitioning into film and television, Sulaiman has written and produced credits on acclaimed series, such as Ramy (Seasons 2 and 3) for Hulu, and has undertaken projects for platforms including Marvel, Disney+, and HBO—most notably working on Ironheart. His work on these shows has been featured in productions that have received Emmy, Golden Globe, and Peabody nominations. In addition, Sulaiman continues to tour internationally, perform at major events, and engage audiences with his heartfelt poetry rooted in Islam and social justice. To date, Amir Sulaiman has received three Grammy nominations, including for 8:46 and Best Engineered Album for Black Radio III. However, he has yet to secure a win.
Known For
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
After the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, technology is pitted against magic when Riri Williams, a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world, returns to her hometown of Chicago. Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins aka "The Hood."
Ironheart
Ramy, the son of Egyptian immigrants, is on a spiritually conflicting journey in his New Jersey neighborhood, pulled between his Muslim community that thinks life is a constant test, his millennial friends who think life is full of endless possibilities, and a God who's always watching.
Ramy
Fast paced, action packed comedy. Tension flares in The Motor City as Officer Richardson profiles every Muslim he sees as a terrorist. He goes on an arrest frenzy, which makes the community activists, Jihad and Osama take to the streets and rally the people to stand up for their rights. The Chief of Police wants to gain the trust of the Muslim community in order to get re-elected, but Attorney Leila Rodriguez is standing in the way with a discrimination law suit against Officer Richardson and the Motor City Police Department. The Chief calls on his most unreliable detective, Mohammed and partners him with a Middle Eastern, Sharia Law fanatic, Detective Abdul. The Chief wants them to "Speak Muslim To The Muslims" which he thinks will guarantee his re-election. - Written by Omar Regan