Fred Melamed
Fred Melamed has grown into a veteran American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 76 titles. Observatory in 'Passengers' is the role that outgrew the rest. He also turns up in 'The Dictator'.
Fred Melamed
46 Movies
30 Series
Fred Melamed has grown into a veteran American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 76 titles. Observatory in 'Passengers' is the role that outgrew the rest. He also turns up in 'The Dictator'.
Movies
Plays Sy Ableman
A Serious Man
2009
Plays Communist Writer
Hail, Caesar!
2016
Plays Head Nuclear Scientist
The Dictator
2012
Plays Mayor (voice)
Rumble
2021
Plays Augustus
Junk
2026
Plays Frank the Mailman
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
2026
Plays Mr. Edmington
Dragged Across Concrete
2019
Plays Observatory (voice)
Passengers
2016
Plays Clarence
Bone Tomahawk
2015
Plays Piggott
Some Kind of Beautiful
2014
Plays Roger
The Spy Who Dumped Me
2018
Plays Dr. Grey
Hannah and Her Sisters
1986
Plays Dr. Resnick
Cat Person
2023
Plays Dimitri
Lying and Stealing
2019
Plays Joel
Shiva Baby
2021
Plays Syd Nathan
Get On Up
2014
Plays Morty Rosenthal
Suspect
1987
Plays Marty
Together Together
2021
Plays Pappas
Hollywood Ending
2002
Plays Dr. Kohlberg
The Vigil
2020
Plays Story Book Reader (voice)
Adult Beginners
2014
Plays George
The Pick-up Artist
1987
Plays Arthur Schekner
Chicanery
2017
Plays Undesirables Onlooker
Shadows and Fog
1991
Plays The Quadruped
Fuzzy Head
2023
Plays Caid of Assari
Ishtar
1987
Plays Sam Sotto
In a World...
2013
Plays Howard
The Manhattan Project
1986
Plays Dr. Payne
The Good Mother
1988
Plays George
Peak Season
2024
Plays Howard
Lemon
2017
Plays Benny Greenberg
Hairbrained
2013
Plays Analyst
Lovesick
1983
Plays James
Diary of a Spy
2022
TV Shows
Plays Howard Zimmerman
Fargo
2014
Plays Tom Posorro
Barry
2018
Plays Bruce Ben-Bacharach
Lady Dynamite
2016
Plays Charles Cole
Casual
2015
Plays Professor Waters
Medical Police
2020
Plays Judge Don Nelson
Benched
2014
Plays Alan
Reboot
2022
Plays Russ Tisdale (voice)
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib
2022
Plays Harvey Oberholt
House of Lies
2012
Plays William H. 'Bill' Ginsberg
American Crime Story
2016
Plays J. Cronkite Valley-Forge
New Girl
2011
Plays Judge Alan Karpman
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Howard Mankiewicz
Trial & Error
2017
Plays Fred Melamed
The Crazy Ones
2013
Plays Todd Davis (a.k.a. Arthur Hart)
WandaVision
2021
Plays Richard
Superstore
2015
Plays D.C. Parlov
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Plays Monk Receptionist / Additional Voices (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Plays Mitch's Agent
The Morning Show
2019
Plays Neil
Viral Vignettes
2020
Plays Bertram Hill
Law & Order
1990
Plays Dr. Thurgood
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Leonard Hillman
Childrens Hospital
2008
Plays Dr. Dave Collins
Life in Pieces
2015
Plays Jack (voice)
30 Rock
2006
Plays Not Milken #2
Black Monday
2019
Plays Jerry Manafort
Doctor Odyssey
2024
Plays The Supreme Adjudicator (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Plays William Henry Harrison
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
2026
Plays Uncle Gumbald (voice)
Adventure Time
2010
Latest Trailers
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Junk
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Junk
Augustus
2026
Film
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Frank the Mailman
2026
Film
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
William Henry Harrison · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Don't Trip
Scott Lefkowitz
2025
Film
Doctor Odyssey
Jerry Manafort · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Peak Season
George
2024
Film
Cat Person
Dr. Resnick
2023
Film
The Trial
The Judge
2023
Film
Fuzzy Head
The Quadruped
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Fred Melamed and where are they from?
Fred Melamed is 70 years old, born on May 13, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Fred Melamed?
Fred Melamed is best known for roles in Passengers, The Dictator, Hail, Caesar!.
How many movies has Fred Melamed been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Fred Melamed has appeared in 45 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Fred Melamed's first movie?
The career of Fred Melamed began with Lovesick (1983).
What is Fred Melamed's most recent movie or series?
Fred Melamed's most recent release is Junk, which premiered on October 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Fred Melamed appeared in?
On television, Fred Melamed has appeared in WandaVision, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fargo.
Does Fred Melamed have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Fred Melamed's upcoming work includes: Father Joe (2027).
Fred Melamed
1956-05-13 · New York City, New York, USA
Fred Melamed (born May 13, 1956 in New York City) is an American actor and writer. He received his theatrical training at Hampshire College and the Yale School of Drama. At Yale, he was a Samuel F. B. Morse College Graduate Fellow. He was also a nominee for the Irene Ryan Award, a prize conferred upon the most promising young actors in the United States. While still at Yale, he was an instructor at the well-known performing arts camp, Stagedoor Manor.