Fazil Salayev
ActingAbout Fazil Salayev
Fazil Salayev was born on September 1, 1931 in Baku to the family of Idris Salayev. They are from South Azerbaijan. Fazil Salayev played his first role in his 32, he became popular as a film actor. Director Hasan Seyidbeyli invites him to play an episodic role in "Island of Miracles" film. Only after a year, the actor plays the role of reporter in "Ulduz" film, directed by Agharza Guliyev. Then he took role of Mehdi in "Wonderful Apples", Miggi in "Our Teacher Jabish", Fazil in "In a Southern City", Gulamali in "The Darvish Detonates Paris". He made frequent sketches at "Komediyalar aləminə səyahət" (Travel to the World of Comedy) telecast. The actor died on June 20, 1976, aged 44.
Fazil Salayev Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fazil Salayev reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Fazil Salayev's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Fazil Salayev's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Opponents, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fazil Salayev Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fazil Salayev's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fazil Salayev has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Lion Ran Away from the House | Firefighter | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Straight to the Volcano | Aliagha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | One Fine Day | salesman (novell «V odin prekrasnyj den'») | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Darvish Detonates Paris | Gulamali | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Oh, Heart... Heart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Wonderful Apples | Mehdi | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Pages of Life | Fazil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Opponents | Fazil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Stars Don't Fade | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | My Seven Sons | Villager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Our Teacher Jabish | Miggi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Shared Bread | Muhammad | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | In the Name of the Law | Kamancheh Player | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Why do You Remain Silent? | Murderer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Twenty Six Comissars | Indian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ulduz | Photo Journalist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Island of Miracles | Fazil | Flop | Similar → |
Fazil Salayev - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fazil Salayev?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fazil Salayev is "Opponents" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fazil Salayev acted in?
Fazil Salayev has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fazil Salayev?
Other notable films include "The Stars Don't Fade", "One Fine Day", and "The Twenty Six Comissars".