George Sawaya
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George Sawaya (August 14, 1923 – September 17, 2003) was an American stuntman and actor. He acted in almost one hundred different films and television episodes, but always as minor characters. His careerwas relatively consistent from the 1950s to the 1980s. Sawaya acted in the original Star Trek several times, first as Chief Humboldt in "The Menagerie, Part I" and then as Klingons in "Errand of Mercy" and "Day of the Dove".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Sawaya reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of George Sawaya's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Sawaya remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Blazing Saddles, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George Sawaya Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Sawaya's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Sawaya.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Repo Man | First Repo Victim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Concorde... Airport '79 | Girard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Arab Bagman | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Devil's Rain | Steve Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Earthquake | Deputy Sherriff (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Blazing Saddles | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Garcia (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Moon of the Wolf | Attendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Private Duty Nurses | Ahmed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sam Whiskey | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Police Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Panic in the City | Karl Sinden (Mr. X) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sol Madrid | 3rd Dietrich Gunman | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Star Trek: The Menagerie | Chief Humboldt (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Batman | Quetch | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Lollipop Cover | The Fighter | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Money Trap | Angelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fort Courageous | Indian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Convict Stage | Adam Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Drums of Africa | Arab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hands of a Stranger | Tony Wilder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Everything's Ducky | Simmons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Murder Men | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Curse of the Faceless Man | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Curse of the Faceless Man | Tony (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Emergency Hospital | Jack Larson, ambulance driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hot Cars | Det. Fred Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Sleep | Sailor-Subject | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Kavak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Day of Triumph | James the Less | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dragnet | McQueen | Average | Similar → |
George Sawaya - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Sawaya?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Sawaya is "Blazing Saddles" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has George Sawaya acted in?
George Sawaya has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Sawaya?
Other notable films include "Repo Man", "The Boston Strangler", and "Emergency Hospital".