Muammar Gaddafi - Actor Profile

Muammar Gaddafi

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
22Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 7, 1942
Birth Place: Qasr Abu Hadi, Italian Libya

About Muammar Gaddafi

Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi (c. 1942 – 20 October 2011), commonly known as Colonel Gaddafi, was a Libyan revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He governed Libya as Revolutionary Chairman of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 and then as the "Brotherly Leader" of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 to 2011. He was initially ideologically committed to Arab nationalism and Arab socialism but developed his own Third International Theory. Description above from the Wikipedia article Muammar Gaddafi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Muammar Gaddafi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Muammar Gaddafi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Muammar Gaddafi'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 Agnelli, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Muammar Gaddafi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Muammar Gaddafi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Muammar Gaddafi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 My Father and Qaddafi Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2025 Gaddafi in Rome: Anatomy of a Friendship Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2024 Muammar Gaddafi: Inside the Dictator's Mind Él mismo Flop Similar →
2021 The Colonel's Stray Dogs Himself (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2019 Stupor Mundi: Book 3, The Most Dangerous Encounter Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2019 The Spy Who Fell to Earth Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 Agnelli Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Two Meetings and a Funeral - Flop Similar →
2016 HyperNormalisation Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 An Eye for Beauty Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
2014 Mad Dog: Gaddafi's Secret World Himself (archive footage) Average Similar →
2013 Dictator: One Crazy Job Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 State of Denial - Flop Similar →
2011 A Man's Story Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 Gadaffi and the IRA Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
2011 The Pink Wall Self Flop Similar →
2011 Bokassa Ier, empereur de Françafrique Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Muammar Gaddafi speech at United Nations General Assembly Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards Himself Hit Similar →
2003 Beauty Will Save the World - Hit Similar →
1998 23 Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1986 Rockin' Ronnie Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →

Muammar Gaddafi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Muammar Gaddafi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Muammar Gaddafi is "Agnelli" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Muammar Gaddafi acted in?

Muammar Gaddafi has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Muammar Gaddafi?

Other notable films include "HyperNormalisation", "Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards", and "Beauty Will Save the World".

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