Omid Djalili: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 24
- on screen
- 1999–2025
- box office
- $550M
- average score
- 68
- Born
- September 30, 1965
- Birthplace
- Chelsea, London, England
- Citizenship
- British, Iranian
- Occupations
- Actor, comedian, writer
- Years active
- 1991-present
- Spouses
- Annabel Knight
- Children
- 3
The Best Omid Djalili Movies
The highest-rated films Omid Djalili is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. In Your Dreams (2025) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 82 In Your Dreams 2025 · Sandman -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 The Bad Guys 2 2025 · The Billionare -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Journey to Bethlehem 2023 · Melchior -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Deep Cover 2025 · Sagar -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Love Again 2023 · Mohsen -
Movie Echo Score: Score 54 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 2018 · Cavalier
Omid Djalili's Career in Numbers
Omid Djalili's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Omid Djalili works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mad Cows (1999) to Deep Cover (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Omid Djalili Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 6
The 2000s were Omid Djalili's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Omid Djalili Movies by Genre
- Comedy 7
- Adventure 3
- Drama 3
- Animation 2
- Action 1
- Music 1
- Crime 1
- Thriller 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Omid Djalili has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of adventure (3).
Omid Djalili Career Milestones
- First film
- Mad Cows 1999
- Biggest box office hit
- The Bad Guys 2 $240M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- In Your Dreams Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- Deep Cover 2025
Omid Djalili Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Omid Djalili is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Omid Djalili Movies as an Actor
20- 2025 In Your Dreams as Sandman · Animation Movie Echo Score: 82
- 2025 The Bad Guys 2 as The Billionare · Animation Worldwide box office: $240M Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2025 Deep Cover as Sagar · Action Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2023 Journey to Bethlehem as Melchior · Adventure Worldwide box office: $7.78M Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2023 Love Again as Mohsen · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.7M Movie Echo Score: 55
- 2022
Tomorrow Morning Music - 2018 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms as Cavalier · Adventure Worldwide box office: $174M Movie Echo Score: 54
- 2015
Shaun the Sheep Movie Adventure Worldwide box office: $111M - 2011
Big Fat Gypsy Gangster as Jik Jickkles · Crime Worldwide box office: $753 - 2009
Omid Djalili: Live in London as Omid Djalili · Comedy - 2009
Dead Man Running as Fat Bald Man · Thriller Worldwide box office: $736K - 2007
Omid Djalili: No Agenda as Omid Djalili · Comedy - 2007
Grow Your Own as Ali · Comedy Worldwide box office: $498K - 2006
Alien Autopsy as Melik · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.04M - 2005
My Family and Other Animals as Spiro · Drama - 2005
Comic Aid Comedy - 2004
The Calcium Kid as Herbie Bush · Comedy Worldwide box office: $109K - 2002
Anita and Me as Uncle Amman · Drama - 2000
Jason and the Argonauts as Castor · Family - 1999
Mad Cows as George · Comedy
Omid Djalili in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Omid Djalili?
Omid Djalili was born in Chelsea, London, England on September 30, 1965. Credited on films since 1999, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Omid Djalili, a distinguished Iranian-British actor, comedian, and writer, born on the 30th of September, 1965 in Chelsea, London, had a somewhat tumultuous academic journey before he delved into performing arts. His comedic career soared after his stand-up performance at the 1995 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, eventually leading to worldwide tours and a notable HBO special. Beyond his impressive accomplishments in comedy, he also appeared in several films such as 'Gladiator', 'The Mummy', 'Spy Game', and 'Sex and the City 2', typically portrayed as a generic Middle Eastern character. His television acting career includes a 22 episodes stint on the U.S. sitcom 'Whoopi' and bagging the Best Supporting Actor award in the film 'Casanova'. Djalili extended his creative pursuits to the theatre, succeeding Rowan Atkinson as Fagin in the West End production of 'Oliver!', and starred in an acclaimed performance of 'Fiddler on the Roof'. He also provided his voice for the popular video game series Grand Theft Auto. Apart from acting and comedy, he made a mark as an official festival judge for the Noor Iranian Film Festival, and participated in the Philharmonia Orchestra's performance at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Balancing his artistic endeavors, Djalili is also dedicated to supporting causes such as the Iran Solidarity Rally.
Who Omid Djalili Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Omid Djalili shares the most films with. Justin Fletcher comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Craig Robinson (2).
Omid Djalili: Questions & Answers
How many movies Omid Djalili has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Omid Djalili been in?
Omid Djalili is credited on 24 films, from 1999 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Omid Djalili's highest-grossing movie?
The Bad Guys 2 (2025) is Omid Djalili's biggest box office hit, with $240M worldwide, ahead of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) ($174M). Across every film with box office figures, Omid Djalili's movies have made $550M.
Omid Djalili's biggest hits What is the best Omid Djalili movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Omid Djalili's best-rated film is In Your Dreams (2025) with a score of 82, followed by The Bad Guys 2 (2025) (73).
Best Omid Djalili movies, ranked When was Omid Djalili born?
Omid Djalili was born on September 30, 1965 in Chelsea, London, England.
What is Omid Djalili's newest movie?
The most recent film on Omid Djalili's filmography is In Your Dreams (2025), in the role of Sandman.
Who does Omid Djalili work with most often?
Omid Djalili shares the most films with Justin Fletcher (2 films), Craig Robinson (2 films) and Orlando Bloom (2 films).
The Best Omid Djalili Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.
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