Steven Zaillian
WritingAbout Steven Zaillian
Steven Zaillian (born January 30, 1953) is an Armenian-American screenwriter, film director, film editor, producer, and founder of Film Rites, a film production company. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Schindler's List and he has been nominated two times for Awakenings and Gangs of New York. The Times called him "the most artful and subtle screenwriter Hollywood has had since Robert Towne." Zaillian was born in Fresno, California, the son of Jim Zaillian, a radio news reporter. He attended Sonoma State University, graduated from San Francisco State University and lives in Los Angeles. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steven Zaillian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Steven Zaillian reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Steven Zaillian's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Steven Zaillian remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Steven Zaillian Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steven Zaillian's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Steven Zaillian.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | An Oral History of: Schindler's List | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women | Self | Average | Similar → |
Steven Zaillian - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steven Zaillian?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steven Zaillian is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Steven Zaillian acted in?
Steven Zaillian has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.