Said Faraj: Movies, TV, and Bio
Said Faraj

Said Faraj

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer

Born in Lebanon

Lebanese International Actor. An award winning actor and producer. Since the age of 7 he always dreamed of becoming an Actor. At age 16 while war was going on he fled and came to the USA. First he landed in New York 1983, from there he flew to California. where his dream to become an Actor Started. Has been cast in some of the most monumental films of our generation - his credits include Ghost, Bad Influence, True Romance and The Siege among many others. He has also worked with a virtual who's who of talented directors, including Tony Scott, Ed Zwick, Curtis Hanson, Sam Raimi and Jerry Zucker. He has also starred in recurring roles on television's top-rated shows such as 24 and The Shield. Most recently, Faraj appeared as a Guest Starring Role on the Hit TV show S.W.A.T. and Seal Team. His latest lead Roles in the feature "I Am Fear". The most Notable film that brought him Global attention: Green Zone (Matt Damon) Directed by (Paul Greengrass) in which he was submitted for the 42nd Image Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2012, Said 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. The film marked Said's Producing, writing and directorial debut and would go on to win several awards, including 3 Best Picture, 4 Best Actor, and 2 Best Director at various film festivals across the United States.

Top titles

  • Ghost
  • S.W.A.T. - Season 01
  • True Romance
  • Green Zone
  • The Shield, Season 1
  • King Saud
  • 24 Season 1
  • The Unit Season 1
  • ER, Season 1
  • SEAL Team, Season 1
  • Couples Counseling (Season 3)
  • The Ropes Season 1
  • War Dogs
  • NCIS: New Orleans, Season 1
  • Intelligence Season 1
  • NCIS: Los Angeles, Season 1
  • JAG Season 1
  • November Men
  • The Siege
  • Darkman

Filmography

  • 2024
    King Saud
  • 2020
    I Am Fear
  • 2018
    Silencer
  • Warfighter
  • 2017
    SEAL Team, Season 1
  • S.W.A.T. - Season 01
  • 2016
    War Dogs
  • 2015
    SWAT: UNIT 887
  • 2014
    Sleeper Cell: The Algerian
  • Sinbad - The Fifth Voyage
  • NCIS: New Orleans, Season 1
  • Intelligence Season 1
  • Throwdown
  • 2011
    The Ropes Season 1
  • 2010
    Green Zone
  • 2009
    NCIS: Los Angeles, Season 1
  • Hired Gun
  • 2006
    The Unit Season 1
  • 2005
    Couples Counseling (Season 3)
  • 2002
    The Shield, Season 1
  • 2001
    24 Season 1
  • The Accidental Spy
  • 1998
    The Siege
  • 1996
    Kazaam
  • The Fan
  • 1995
    JAG Season 1
  • 1994
    ER, Season 1
  • 1993
    November Men
  • True Romance
  • 1990
    Bad Influence
  • Ghost
  • Darkman
  • 1989
    Bail Out

Connections

  • Timothy Woodward Jr.

    Timothy Woodward Jr.

  • Shahin Sean Solimon

    Shahin Sean Solimon

  • Matt Cinquanta

    Matt Cinquanta

  • Geoff Browne

    Geoff Browne

Genres

  • Thriller
  • Action & Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Military & War
  • Fantasy
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Children & Family
  • Sports