George Sawaya
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George Sawaya (August 14, 1923 – September 17, 2003) was an American stuntman and actor. He acted in almost one hundred different films and television episodes, but always as minor characters. His careerwas relatively consistent from the 1950s to the 1980s. Sawaya acted in the original Star Trek several times, first as Chief Humboldt in "The Menagerie, Part I" and then as Klingons in "Errand of Mercy" and "Day of the Dove".
George Sawaya Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George Sawaya reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of George Sawaya's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of George Sawaya'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 The Murder Men, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George Sawaya Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Sawaya's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George Sawaya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Repo Man | First Repo Victim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Concorde... Airport '79 | Girard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Arab Bagman | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Devil’s Rain | Steve Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Earthquake | Deputy Sherriff (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Blazing Saddles | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Garcia (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Moon of the Wolf | Attendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Private Duty Nurses | Ahmed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sam Whiskey | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Police Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Panic in the City | Karl Sinden (Mr. X) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sol Madrid | 3rd Dietrich Gunman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Star Trek: The Menagerie | Chief Humboldt (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Batman | Quetch | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Lollipop Cover | The Fighter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Money Trap | Angelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fort Courageous | Indian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Convict Stage | Adam Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Drums of Africa | Arab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Five Weeks in a Balloon | Nomad Chief (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hands of a Stranger | Tony Wilder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Everything's Ducky | Simmons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Murder Men | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Curse of the Faceless Man | Tony | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Curse of the Faceless Man | Tony (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Emergency Hospital | Jack Larson, ambulance driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hot Cars | Det. Fred Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Sleep | Sailor-Subject | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Kavak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Day of Triumph | James the Less | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dragnet | McQueen | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Narrow Margin | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
George Sawaya - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Sawaya?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Sawaya is "The Murder Men" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has George Sawaya acted in?
George Sawaya has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Sawaya?
Other notable films include "Day of Triumph", "Star Trek: The Menagerie", and "Emergency Hospital".