Ramin Bahrani - Actor Profile

Ramin Bahrani

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
3Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1975
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA

About Ramin Bahrani

Ramin Bahrani is an American director and screenwriter. Film critic Roger Ebert listed Bahrani's film Chop Shop as the 6th best film of the decade and hailed Bahrani as "the director of the decade."  Bahrani was the recipient of the prestigious 2009 Guggenheim Fellowship, and was the subject of several international retrospectives including the MoMA in New York City, Harvard University, and the La Rochelle Film Festival in France.

Ramin Bahrani Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ramin Bahrani reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Ramin Bahrani'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 Life Itself, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ramin Bahrani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ramin Bahrani's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ramin Bahrani has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Talking Heads 2021 Self Flop Similar →
2014 Life Itself Self - Filmmaker Super Hit Similar →
2000 Strangers Kaveh Dalaki Flop Similar →

Ramin Bahrani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ramin Bahrani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ramin Bahrani is "Life Itself" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ramin Bahrani acted in?

Ramin Bahrani has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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