Fred Melamed
ActingAbout Fred Melamed
Fred Melamed (born May 13, 1956 in New York City) is an American actor and writer. He received his theatrical training at Hampshire College and the Yale School of Drama. At Yale, he was a Samuel F. B. Morse College Graduate Fellow. He was also a nominee for the Irene Ryan Award, a prize conferred upon the most promising young actors in the United States. While still at Yale, he was an instructor at the well-known performing arts camp, Stagedoor Manor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fred Melamed reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Fred Melamed's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fred Melamed remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Little Death, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Fred Melamed Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fred Melamed's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fred Melamed.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Don't Trip | Scott Lefkowitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Easy's Waltz | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Peak Season | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Little Death | Augustus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cat Person | Dr. Resnick | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Fuzzy Head | The Quadruped | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Diary of a Spy | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Together Together | Marty | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Shiva Baby | Joel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Rumble | Mayor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Vigil | Dr. Kohlberg | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lying and Stealing | Dimitri | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dragged Across Concrete | Mr. Edmington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Silver Lake | Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Spy Who Dumped Me | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Brawl in Cell Block 99 | Mr Irving | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Kid Gambled | Repair Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chicanery | Arthur Schekner | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lemon | Howard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Passengers | Observatory (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Communist Writer | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bone Tomahawk | Clarence | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Some Kind of Beautiful | Piggott | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | You Are Whole | Norman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Smart Pipe | Andrew Goldman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Adult Beginners | Story Book Reader (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Get on Up | Syd Nathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hairbrained | Benny Greenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | In a World... | Sam Sotto | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Blumenthal | Jimmy Basmati | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Fred Won't Move Out | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Dictator | Head Nuclear Scientist | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Serious Man | Sy Ableman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hollywood Ending | Pappas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Husbands and Wives | Mel (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shadows and Fog | Undesirables Onlooker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Crimes and Misdemeanors | The Dean (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Good Mother | Dr. Payne | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Another Woman | Patient's Voice / Engagement Party Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sticky Fingers | The Cop (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Suspect | Morty Rosenthal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ishtar | Caid of Assari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Radio Days | Bradley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Mission | Don Cabeza (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Mission | Cabeza (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Manhattan Project | Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hannah and Her Sisters | Dr. Grey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lovesick | Analyst | Average | Similar → |
Fred Melamed - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fred Melamed?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fred Melamed is "Little Death" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fred Melamed acted in?
Fred Melamed has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fred Melamed?
Other notable films include "You Are Whole", "Hannah and Her Sisters", and "Silver Lake".