Khalid Gonçalves (Arabic: خالد Khālid, Portuguese: ɡõˈsaɫvɨʃ) (born Paul Pires Gonçalves; September 8, 1971) is an American actor and musician who is best known for his portrayal of British rock icon Freddie Mercury in the off-Broadway play Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God. He is also the co-founder of NahNotOutsideMyHouse! Productions.