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