Joseph Merhi - Actor Profile

Joseph Merhi

Production
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
2Total Films
4.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 23, 1953
Birth Place: Syria

About Joseph Merhi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joseph Toufik Merhi (born October 23, 1953) in Syria, is an indie film director and producer. In 1984, along with fellow director Richard Pepin, Merhi founded the production company City Lights, which changed name a few years after to PM Entertainment. The company was sold in 2000 and closed soon after. Before entering the movie industry, Merhi was the owner of several pizzerias located in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. So far, he has directed a total of 32 movies, and produced more than 100. He has produced many movies. He is well known for his action scenes involving car chases and big explosions. His last directed movie was Executive Target (1997). After that, he decided to leave the director chair and slowly moved on as a producer/executive producer of straight-to-DVD movies, until he returned to direct Oranges (2008) ten years after his last effort. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Merhi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Joseph Merhi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joseph Merhi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joseph Merhi's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Joseph Merhi'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 The Art of Dying, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joseph Merhi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joseph Merhi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Joseph Merhi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 The Art of Dying Marlo Flop Similar →
1987 L.A. Crackdown Speed Flop Similar →

Joseph Merhi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Merhi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Merhi is "The Art of Dying" with a rating of 4.5/10.

How many movies has Joseph Merhi acted in?

Joseph Merhi has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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