Sam Freed

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

11Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 29, 1948

Birth Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sam Freed reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sam Freed's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sam Freed remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in American Gangster, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sam Freed Movies Ranked

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

★7.6

★7.6

American Gangster: Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into

American Gangster

2007•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Jack the Bear: Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror

Jack the Bear

1993•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Landline: A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affai

Landline

2017•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Lullaby: Estranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself off life support in forty

Lullaby

2014•Drama

★6.0

My Husband Is Missing (1978) movie poster

★6.0

My Husband Is Missing: A young wife journeys to North Vietnam in an effort to find her husband, an American flier reported missing in action, a

My Husband Is Missing

1978•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sam Freed.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	Landline	Mitch	Average	Similar →
2014	Lullaby	Wyatt Coleman	Average	Similar →
2007	American Gangster	Judge	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Brooklyn Lobster	James Miller	Average	Similar →
2002	Monday Night Mayhem	Fred Pierce	Flop	Similar →
1996	Thinner	Dr. Mike Houston	Average	Similar →
1993	Coneheads	Master of Ceremonies	Average	Similar →
1993	Jack the Bear	Mr. Morris	Average	Similar →
1988	Call Me	Alex	Flop	Similar →
1978	My Husband Is Missing	Paul Eaton	Average	Similar →
1978	Lady of the House	John David	Flop	Similar →

Sam Freed - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sam Freed?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Freed is "American Gangster" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Sam Freed acted in?

Sam Freed has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sam Freed?

Other notable films include "Jack the Bear", "Landline", and "Lullaby".