Steven Zaillian
WritingAbout Steven Zaillian
Steven Zaillian (born January 30, 1953) is an Armenian-American screenwriter, film director, film editor, producer, and founder of Film Rites, a film production company. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Schindler's List and he has been nominated two times for Awakenings and Gangs of New York. The Times called him "the most artful and subtle screenwriter Hollywood has had since Robert Towne." Zaillian was born in Fresno, California, the son of Jim Zaillian, a radio news reporter. He attended Sonoma State University, graduated from San Francisco State University and lives in Los Angeles. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steven Zaillian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Steven Zaillian Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Steven Zaillian reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Steven Zaillian's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Steven Zaillian'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 Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Steven Zaillian Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steven Zaillian's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Steven Zaillian has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | An Oral History of: Schindler's List | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women | Self | Average | Similar → |
Steven Zaillian - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steven Zaillian?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steven Zaillian is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Steven Zaillian acted in?
Steven Zaillian has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.