Hossein Amini - Actor Profile

Hossein Amini

Writing
Updated: May 09, 2026
1Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 18, 1966
Birth Place: Iran

About Hossein Amini

Hossein Amini (Persian: حسین امینی; born 18 January 1966) is an Iranian-born British screenwriter and film director who has worked as a screenwriter since the early 1990s. He was nominated for numerous awards for the 1997 film The Wings of the Dove, including an Academy Award for Best Writing – Adapted Screenplay. He also won a "Best Adapted Screenplay" award from the Austin Film Critics Association for his screenplay adaptation of Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive (2011), based on the novel by James Sallis. For his directorial debut, he wrote and directed The Two Faces of January, an adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hossein Amini, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Hossein Amini Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hossein Amini reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hossein Amini's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Hossein Amini'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 Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hossein Amini Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hossein Amini's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hossein Amini has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence Self Flop Similar →

Hossein Amini - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hossein Amini?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hossein Amini is "The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Hossein Amini acted in?

Hossein Amini has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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