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Larry Cedar

Larry Cedar

Actor · Born March 6, 1955 (71) · Pacoima, California, USA

Larry Frank Cedar (born March 6, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known as one of the players of the highly-acclaimed Children's Television Workshop mathematics show, Square One TV on PBS from 1987 to 1994. Cedar is also known for playing "Leon", the opium addicted thief and faro dealer in the internationally acclaimed HBO series, Deadwood.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 6, 1955 (71)
From
Pacoima, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
105 on MovieCove · 139 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 52% in 30 days

What are Larry Cedar's films like?

Across their 32 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Survival.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 10th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
23%
Survival
19%
Morality
18%
Bonds
17%
Society
11%
Power
8%
Ideas
3%
Survival9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 30 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 16 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 6 · Charged 11 · Intense 13

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 11 · Shifting 17 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 4

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 15 · Engaged 13 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 12 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 6

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 15 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 6

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
3 of 8
Mentor
2 of 8
Trickster
1 of 8
Shapeshifter
1 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
21
Dread
14
Absurd
9
Melancholic
11
Thrilling
7
Other
20

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous10
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Larry Cedar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 78 of their 105 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (34).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Larry Cedar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

139 credits, 105 with a MovieCove page.

  • This Bloody Country(2025)

    as Josiah Ballard

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Abraham's Boys(2025)

    as Priest

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Be@rbrick(2025)

    Show as Mean Teacher

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Happy's Place(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Alvin

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Franz Kafka's THE BURROW (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Grand Crew(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Tripton

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Deep in the Forest(2021)

    as Professor Gerald Loss

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Love and Monsters(2020)

    as Elderly Colonist (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Lucky(2020)

    as Officer Pace

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Call of the Wild(2020)

    as Grocer

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • When We Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Henry

  • Killer Kate!(2018)

    as Hank

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Intrusive Thoughts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Voice #3

  • For the People(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Glenn Burr

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Runaways(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Preacher

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order True Crime(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Milton Andersen

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Young Sheldon(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Lawrence

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Midnighters(2016)

    as Tyrell

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Trial & Error(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Bucky · as Bucky Senior Jr. · as Bucky Senior, Sr.

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Binding(2016)

    as Dr. Kore

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Solitary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Agent

  • We Bare Bears(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Oliver, Stoned.(2014)

    as Clown

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Justice League: Gods and Monsters(2015)

    as Pete Ross (voice)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Justice League: Throne of Atlantis(2015)

    as Thomas Curry (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • In Lucidity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Dr. Eeden

  • She Sings to the Stars(2015)

    as Lyle

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?(2014)

    as Dr. Floyd Ferris

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Cosmos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mom(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Male Voiceover (voice)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Somewhere Slow(2013)

    as Jerry Franklin

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Sparks(2013)

    as Mr. Prather

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Would You Rather(2012)

    as The Driver

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Perception(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel Haberman

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • American Horror Story(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Auctioneer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Alyce Kills(2011)

    as Harold

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Midnight Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Detective Ginslegh

  • Harry's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Robbins

  • A Reuben by Any Other Name (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Benjamin

  • The Crazies(2010)

    as Ben Sandborn

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Exquisite Corpse(2010)

    as Dr Waldman

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Community(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cornelius Hawthorne

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Crayton

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • National Treasure: Book of Secrets(2007)

    as Control Room Guard

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Chuck(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Interviewer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Saving Grace(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Kelsey

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Wayne

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Riches(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The ½ Hour News Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 5 episodes · as Steven Campbell

  • The Class(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Hollywoodland(2006)

    as Chester Sinclair

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Ant Bully(2006)

    as Ant #8 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Ben 10(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Howell (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • The Gingerdead Man(2005)

    as Jimmy Dean

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Nelson Graydon

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Cohn

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Duck(2005)

    as Mr. Janney

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Constantine(2005)

    as Vermin Man

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • House(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Ed Beringer

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert Hopper

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Paparazzi(2004)

    as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Justice League: Starcrossed(2004)

    as Radar Tech (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Deadwood(2004)

    Show 21 episodes · as Leon

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Jason Kaplan

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Two and a Half Men(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Announcer (voice) · as Policeman #1

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ray Pallides

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Master of Disguise(2002)

    as Businessman

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Stan Carlino

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Dawg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Spy Guy

  • Justice League(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Radar Tech / Thanagarian Soldier (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Alias(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Heinrich Roemer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Enterprise(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Tessic

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Samurai Jack(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Pibbles / Doorman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Zeta Project(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes(2000)

    as Walter

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnson

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

  • Gilmore Girls(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as John

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Gordon Edwards

  • Batman Beyond(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Manor Cop (voice) · as Pilot (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Land of the Free(1998)

    as Agent Green

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Xar

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Mercy Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 8 episodes · as Charles Bantam

  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas(1998)

    as Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Style & Substance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Sol

  • Kiss the Girls(1997)

    as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • You Wish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mummy

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Ori Prior #2

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Nightwatch(1997)

    as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Mary & Tim(1996)

    as Minister

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Pinocchio's Revenge(1996)

    as District Attorney

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Dangerous Minds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Superman: The Animated Series(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as First Mate (voice) · as Restaurant Owner (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • A Case for Life(1996)

    as Attorney

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Lazarus Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 22 episodes · Actor

  • The Home Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Attorney

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Wally

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • A.J.'s Time Travelers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 36 episodes · as Ollie

  • Freakazoid!(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Anton (voice) · as Bernt / Hans (voice) · as Chip Clavicle (voice) · as Oblongata (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Voyager(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Tersa

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Pinky and the Brain(1995)

    Show as Chef

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Desk Clerk

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Philadelphia Experiment II(1993)

    as Hank the Controller

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Frasier(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Bunny #1

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Nydrom

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Boris and Natasha(1991)

    as Mr. X / Willie

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Babe(1992)

    as Forbes Field Announcer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Demonic Toys(1992)

    as Peterson

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Life Stinks(1991)

    as Paramedic

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Donor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Roger Ebersole

  • Get a Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ted

  • Doogie Howser, M.D.(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Roger

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • The New Lassie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Saved by the Bell(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Steven Jameson

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud(1989)

    as Graves

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Lucky Stiff(1988)

    as Tod

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Feds(1988)

    as Howard Butz

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Memories of Me(1988)

    as 1st Assistant Director (Soap)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Hidden(1987)

    as Brem

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • 21 Jump Street(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles Craig

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Square One Television (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 231 episodes · Actor

  • Amazing Stories(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Danny

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Kicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Cop

  • Organizational Climate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jes

  • Ghost Warrior(1984)

    as Helicopter Observer

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Who's the Boss?(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Dreamscape(1984)

    as The Snakeman

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Calamity Jane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Rev. Sipes

  • El Norte(1983)

    as Bruce the Waiter

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Twilight Zone: The Movie(1983)

    as Creature

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Love Letters(1983)

    as Jake

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Bruce the Waiter

  • Nashville Grab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Donald Common

  • Nightside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as La Salle

  • The Kids Who Knew Too Much(1980)

    as Rizzo

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The London Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Roger Pike

  • Battlestar Galactica (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Cadet Shields

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Jackson's Hole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Frank

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 137 titles, 136 of them dated from 1972 to 2026; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

Hollywoodland (2006)

$17M worldwide

Highest rated

Justice League: Starcrossed (2004)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Pinky and the Brain (1995)

Film career

19722026

Peak 2005 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 8 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting137 of 137: 137 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score60th

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s24 · acting1990s31 · acting2000s38 · acting2010s31 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 37 roles
8393030818

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Larry Cedar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 53; across their 30 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 21st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Approval · how many liked their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Midcredits score across 105 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up38
  • 50th to 74th23
  • 25th to 49th22
  • Below 25th22

Shape of the crowd

42 of their 105 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved18
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic8
  • Crowd Pleaser42
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed29

Most divisive · actor

Deep in the Forest (2021)

88th percentile spread · 75% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Deadwood (2004)

Midcredits 97th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 28 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Larry Cedar's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles34–87 · median 75 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles20–62 · median 48 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 76 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 53 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles39–78 · median 64 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Larry Cedar work with?

People who share at least 2 of Larry Cedar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Natasha Kermani shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles