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Sayed Badreya

Bio: Egyptian-born film-maker and actor Sayed Badreya realized a childhood dream by winning roles in major Hollywood films such as The Insider, Three Kings, and Independence Day. Growing up in poverty in Port Said, Sayed Badreya's dreams of movie stardom looked as bleak as the prospect of peace in the Middle East
Born: Wed, May 01 1957
Birthplace: Port Said, Egypt
Sayed Badreya is 67 years old
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Poster of Jellyfish and Lobster
Jellyfish and Lobster
Sayed Badreya was 65 in Jellyfish and Lobster as 'Mido'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 2023
Poster of Witness to a Rape
Witness to a Rape
Sayed Badreya was 63 in Witness to a Rape as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 2020
Poster of Vanguard
Vanguard
Sayed Badreya was 62 in Vanguard as 'Abati'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 2020
Poster of I Am That Man
I Am That Man
Sayed Badreya was 62 in I Am That Man as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Boiling Pot
Boiling Pot
Sayed Badreya was 58 in Boiling Pot as 'Anwar Seif'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of Just Like a Woman
Just Like a Woman
Sayed Badreya was 55 in Just Like a Woman as 'Tarek'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 2013
Poster of Movie 43
Movie 43
Sayed Badreya was 55 in Movie 43 as 'Large Man (segment "Truth or Dare")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2013
Poster of The Dictator
The Dictator
Sayed Badreya was 55 in The Dictator as 'Omar'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 2012
Poster of The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges
Sayed Badreya was 54 in The Three Stooges as 'Orderly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2012
Poster of This Narrow Place
This Narrow Place
Sayed Badreya was 54 in This Narrow Place as 'Aziz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2011
Poster of Cargo
Cargo
Sayed Badreya was 54 in Cargo as 'Sayed'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 2011
Poster of The Space Between
The Space Between
Sayed Badreya was 54 in The Space Between as 'Imam'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of Family Prayers
Family Prayers
Sayed Badreya was 53 in Family Prayers as 'Hussein'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2010
Poster of Backyard
Backyard
Sayed Badreya was 51 in Backyard as 'El Sultán'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2009
Poster of AmericanEast
AmericanEast
Sayed Badreya was 51 in AmericanEast as 'Mustafa Marzouke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of You Don't Mess with the Zohan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Sayed Badreya was 51 in You Don't Mess with the Zohan as 'Hamdi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
Sayed Badreya was 50 in Iron Man as 'Abu Bakaar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2008
Poster of Soul Plane
Soul Plane
Sayed Badreya was 47 in Soul Plane as 'Middle Eastern Passenger'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 2004
Poster of Stuck on You
Stuck on You
Sayed Badreya was 46 in Stuck on You as 'Assisting Surgeon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2003
Poster of Shallow Hal
Shallow Hal
Sayed Badreya was 44 in Shallow Hal as 'Doctor Sayed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2001
Poster of The Princess & the Marine
The Princess & the Marine
Sayed Badreya was 43 in The Princess & the Marine as 'Chauffeur'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 2001
Poster of The Insider
The Insider
Sayed Badreya was 42 in The Insider as 'Hezbollah Head Gunman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1999
Poster of Three Kings
Three Kings
Sayed Badreya was 42 in Three Kings as 'Iraqi Tank Major'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1999
Poster of Kingpin
Kingpin
Sayed Badreya was 39 in Kingpin as 'Fatima'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Independence Day
Independence Day
Sayed Badreya was 39 in Independence Day as 'Arab Pilot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1996
Poster of Mirage
Mirage
Sayed Badreya was 38 in Mirage as 'Sayed'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1995
Poster of Stargate
Stargate
Sayed Badreya was 37 in Stargate as 'Arabic Interpreter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1994
Poster of True Lies
True Lies
Sayed Badreya was 37 in True Lies as 'Arab Terrorist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1994
Poster of The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
Sayed Badreya was 30 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story as 'Skull & Crossbones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Hotshot
Hotshot
Sayed Badreya was 29 in Hotshot as 'Mohamed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1987
Poster of Dandelion Season
Dandelion Season
Sayed Badreya will be 67+ in Dandelion Season as 'Omar'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Hello Beautiful
Hello Beautiful
Sayed Badreya will be 67+ in Hello Beautiful
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of perforated calabash
perforated calabash
Sayed Badreya will be 67+ in perforated calabash as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of WondLa
WondLa
Sayed Badreya was 67+ in WondLa as 'Bartender (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 27 2024
Poster of Apple & Onion
Apple & Onion
Sayed Badreya was 60+ in Apple & Onion as 'Falafel (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of The Unit
The Unit
Sayed Badreya was 48+ in The Unit as 'Afghan Commander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Sayed Badreya was 47+ in Numb3rs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Sayed Badreya was 42+ in The West Wing as 'Fatah Official'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Sayed Badreya was 39+ in The Practice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Sayed Badreya was 32+ in Seinfeld as 'Foreign Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989