Sam Esmail - Actor Profile

Sam Esmail

Directing
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
2Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 17, 1977
Birth Place: Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

About Sam Esmail

Sam Esmail (born September 17, 1977) is an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter who runs Esmail Corp. He is best known as the creator, writer, and director of the award-winning USA Network television series Mr. Robot (2015–2019), starring Rami Malek. He wrote and directed the feature films Comet (2014) and Leave the World Behind (2023). He produced and directed the first season of the acclaimed Amazon Prime Video psychological thriller Homecoming (2018–2020), starring Julia Roberts and Janelle Monáe, and produced USA's Briarpatch (2020), Starz's Gaslit (2022), and Peacock's Angelyne (2022) and The Resort (2022). Esmail's work often centres on alienation, technology, and American society. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Esmail, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sam Esmail Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sam Esmail 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 Sam Esmail's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Sam Esmail'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 Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sam Esmail Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sam Esmail's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sam Esmail has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Leave the World Behind Capt. Esmail (uncredited) Average Similar →
2016 Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc Self - Creator Mr. Robot Super Hit Similar →

Sam Esmail - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sam Esmail?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Esmail is "Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Sam Esmail acted in?

Sam Esmail has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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