Fred Melamed

Biography

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.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Fred Melamed

Shadows of Grit: The Brutal Elegance of Brawl in Cell Block 99

on Brawl in Cell Block 99 | Jul 21, 2025

S. Craig Zahler’s Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) is a cinematic paradox, a film that wields its brutality with the precision of a sculptor’s chisel, crafting a narrative that is both relentless and str... Read more

Shadows of Grit: The Unyielding Pulse of Dragged Across Concrete

on Dragged Across Concrete | Jul 20, 2025

S. Craig Zahler’s Dragged Across Concrete (2019) is a cinematic beast that prowls with deliberate menace, a neo-noir crime thriller that refuses to sprint when a slow, grinding tread will do. Zahler’s... Read more