Sayed Badreya
Actor · Writer · Producer · Technical Advisor
Born May 1, 1957 · Port Said, Egypt
Active 1987–present
Egyptian-born film-maker and actor Sayed Badreya realized a childhood dream by winning roles in major Hollywood films such as The Insider, Three Kings, and Independence Day.
Filmography
Rise of the Conqueror (2026) — Kay KhusrauHello Beautiful (2025)Dandelion Season — OmarIron Man (2008) — Abu BakaarLost (2004) — Mr. JarrahSeinfeld (1989) — Foreign ManIndependence Day (1996) — Arab PilotTrue Lies (1994) — Arab Terrorist (uncredited)Stargate (1994) — Arabic InterpreterThe Nanny (1993) — GuardThe Insider (1999) — Hezbollah Head GunmanThe Dictator (2012) — OmarThe West Wing (1999) — Fatah OfficialThree Kings (1999) — Iraqi Tank MajorShallow Hal (2001) — Doctor SayedYou Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) — HamdiKingpin (1996) — FatimaAlias (2001) — VendorExecutive Decision (1996) — Technical AdvisorNumb3rs (2005) — Sayed MalikVanguard (2020) — AbatiThe Unit (2006) — Afghan CommanderThe Three Stooges (2012) — OrderlyThe Practice (1997) — Adman Fajiz