Edward Said - Actor Profile

Edward Said

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 1, 1935
Birth Place: Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edward Said reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Edward Said'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edward Said remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Exiles: Edward Said, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Edward Said Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edward Said's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Exiles: Edward Said (1988) movie poster
★9.0

Exiles: Edward Said: Edward Said, critic, tells his story and the story of Palestine.

Exiles: Edward Said

1988•Documentary
★9.0
Knowledge Is the Beginning (2005) movie poster
★9.0

Knowledge Is the Beginning: Knowledge is the Beginning is the story of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, where young Arabs and Jews perform and live

Knowledge Is the Beginning

2005•Documentary
★8.0
Selves and Others: A Portrait of Edward Said (2004) movie poster
★8.0

Selves and Others: A Portrait of Edward Said: Edward Said was one of the great contemporary intellectuals of our time and a prominent spokesperson for the Palestinian

Selves and Others: A Portrait of Edward Said

2004•Documentary
★7.0
Edward Said: The Last Interview (2004) movie poster
★7.0

Edward Said: The Last Interview: Edward Said, Professor of English & Comparative Literature at Columbia University, was a prominent literary critic of th

Edward Said: The Last Interview

2004•Documentary
★6.9
Ethos (2011) movie poster
★6.9

Ethos: Hosted by twice Oscar nominated actor and activist Woody Harrelson, Ethos lifts the lid on a Pandora's box of systemic i

Ethos

2011•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Said.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Echoing Voices: From the Words of Edward W. Said Self Flop Similar →
2019 The man who predicted the future of the Arabs himself Flop Similar →
2011 Ethos Self Hit Similar →
2006 Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said Self Average Similar →
2005 Knowledge Is the Beginning Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Selves and Others: A Portrait of Edward Said - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Edward Said: The Last Interview - Hit Similar →
1998 In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home Edward Said Flop Similar →
1998 Edward Said On Orientalism: "The Orient" Represented in Mass Media - Flop Similar →
1998 On 'Orientalism' Self Flop Similar →
1998 Edward Said: The Myth of "The Clash of Civilizations” - Flop Similar →
1993 Edward Said: The Idea of Empire Self - Host Flop Similar →
1992 Pontecorvo: The Dictatorship of Truth Self - Presenter Average Similar →
1988 Exiles: Edward Said Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 Writers in Conversation: Edward Said with Salman Rushdie Himself Flop Similar →
1983 The Shadow of the West Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →

Edward Said - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edward Said?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Said is "Exiles: Edward Said" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Edward Said acted in?

Edward Said has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edward Said?

Other notable films include "Knowledge Is the Beginning", "Selves and Others: A Portrait of Edward Said", and "Edward Said: The Last Interview".