Said Faraj

Said Faraj

60 · Born: May 19, 1964

Personal Details

BornMay 19, 1964 Lebanon

Biography

An internationally acclaimed actor and producer, whose passion for acting began at the tender age of seven, has led him to achieve unparalleled success in the entertainment industry.

Born with a dream, fled he his war-torn homeland at the age of 16 and arrived in New York City in 1983, before ultimately settling in California, where his aspirations as an actor began to take shape.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has been fortunate enough to be cast in some of the most iconic films of our generation, including Ghost, Bad Influence, True Romance, and The Siege, among many others.

He has also had the privilege of working alongside a veritable who's who of talented directors, including Tony Scott, Ed Zwick, Curtis Hanson, Sam Raimi, and Jerry Zucker.

In addition to his impressive film credits, he has also made a name for himself on television, starring in recurring roles on top-rated shows such as 24 and The Shield.

More recently, he has appeared in guest starring roles on the hit TV shows S.W.A.T. and Seal Team, and has taken on lead roles in feature films such as "I Am Fear".

One of his most notable roles to date is his appearance in the critically acclaimed film Green Zone, directed by Paul Greengrass, for which he was submitted for the nd42 Image Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2012, he reached another milestone when his production company, Cedar Films LLC, produced the short film The American Failure, which premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and marked his producing, writing, and directorial debut.

The film went on to win numerous awards, including three Best Picture awards, four Best Actor awards, and two Best Director awards at various film festivals across the United States.

As a testament to his dedication and perseverance, he has become a household name, and his impressive body of work continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.

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Occupation: Actor and Producer

Known for: His impressive film and television credits, including Ghost, Bad Influence, True Romance, and The Siege, among many others.

Notable works: Green Zone, I Am Fear, The American Failure

Awards: 42nd Image Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination, multiple Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director awards at various film festivals.

Career

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2020
I Am Fear
I Am Fear as Bashu
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2018
Silencer
Silencer as Mohamed al-Baghdad
{"id":101652,"title":"War Dogs","year":"2016","character":"Vegas X Supplier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/war-dogs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78obpg4qo7m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78obpg4qo7m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
War Dogs
War Dogs as Vegas X Supplier
{"id":144515,"title":"Yefon","year":"2015","character":"Father Tony","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yefon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_144515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_144515.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Yefon
Yefon as Father Tony
{"id":84057,"title":"24 Hours","year":"2015","character":"Senator Jim Abrams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/24-hours-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84057.jpg"},"released":1}
24 Hours
24 Hours as Senator Jim Abrams
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Mansion of Blood
Mansion of Blood as Detective Steele
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2014
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Beyond Justice
Beyond Justice as Salvadore
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Alongside Night
Alongside Night as Sam Shalhoub
{"id":8252,"title":"Girl Rising","year":"2013","character":"Sgt. Assif","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girl-rising","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8252.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8252.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Girl Rising
Girl Rising as Sgt. Assif
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2010
Green Zone
Green Zone as Seyyed Hamza
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2009
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2008
Lady Magdalene's
Lady Magdalene's as Gamal Hosny
{"id":4253,"title":"The Siege","year":"1998","character":"Sleeper terrorist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-siege","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/issv2pif5v40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/issv2pif5v40.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Siege
The Siege as Sleeper terrorist
{"id":4584,"title":"Kazaam","year":"1996","character":"El-Baz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kazaam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3t9t8sppbb3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3t9t8sppbb3g.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Kazaam
Kazaam as El-Baz
{"id":58020,"title":"Love, Cheat & Steal","year":"1993","character":"Clerk at 7-11","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-cheat-steal-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58020.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58020.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Love, Cheat & Steal
Love, Cheat & Steal as Clerk at 7-11
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True Romance
True Romance as Burger Man
{"id":5044,"title":"Darkman","year":"1990","character":"Convenience Store Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/darkman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3brb95i4ghhg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3brb95i4ghhg.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Darkman
Darkman as Convenience Store Clerk
{"id":858,"title":"Ghost","year":"1990","character":"Cab Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghost","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fe2ntp5movg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fe2ntp5movg.jpg"},"released":1}
Ghost
Ghost as Cab Driver