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Gabriel Spahiu

Gabriel Spahiu

Actor · Born March 21, 1968 (58) · Bucharest, Romania

Gabriel Spahiu is a Romanian actor known for his versatile performances in film, theater, and television. With a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed productions, including The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005), The Tube with a Hat (2006), Everybody in Our Family (2012), Aferim! (2015), and Kontinental '25 (2025). His nuanced portrayals and naturalistic acting style have made him a prominent figure in Romanian cinema. In addition to his work as an actor, Spahiu is also a dedicated professor at the National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale" (UNATC) in Bucharest, where he mentors the next generation of performers.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
March 21, 1968 (58)
From
Bucharest, Romania
Works as
Actor
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 88 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 17% in 30 days

What are Gabriel Spahiu's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Society.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 95th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Horror 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
Survival
25%
Society
21%
Bonds
15%
Power
13%
Morality
12%
Ideas
12%
Self
3%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDisplacement2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 5 · Dark 8

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 8 · Intense 5

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 2

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 10

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

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Threshold guardian
1 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Melancholic
7
Contemplative
4
Absurd
4
Hopeful
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Thought-provoking8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

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 Gabriel Spahiu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Gabriel Spahiu'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

88 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page.

  • Transylvania Tapes(2026)

    as Prof. Andrei Basarab

  • The Future Is in Your Hands, But Why Not Lend It to the Specialists? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Don't Let Me Die(2025)

    as Neighbor with Flowers

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Dracula(2025)

    as Uncle Sandu

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Kontinental '25(2025)

    as Ion

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Alișveriș (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • The Legend of Ochi(2025)

    as Dude Cop

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Tandari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Nea Tiribomba

  • Between Borders(2024)

    as Grigor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The New Year That Never Came(2024)

    as Benghe

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • I Don't Love You Anymore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Homeless man

  • @Tiktok_Cowboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Nea Ghiocel

  • Nothing Brigade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Buzz House: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Dogma '71 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as The Priest

  • The Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Little too much foam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Whitman

  • Alibaba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • The Night Practice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Nea' Nutu

  • A Higher Law(2021)

    as The Headmaster

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Hai hui în timp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Costel

  • La Oras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Gabriel Spahiu

  • Ruxx (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Domnul Rusu

  • Rupture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Luca

  • A Mess at Apartment 14 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn(2021)

    as Priest Parent

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • No Rest for the Old Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Scarred Hearts(2016)

    as Zed

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • War Dogs(2016)

    as Enver

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • 03.ByPass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Doru

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

    Actor

  • Aferim!(2015)

    as Vasile

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Umbre(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Giani

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Scurt/4: Istorii de inimã neagrã (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • The Gentleman from the Courtyard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Popescu

  • It Can Pass Through the Wall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • I'm an Old Communist Hag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Culidiuc

  • Shadow of a Cloud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Everybody in Our Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Aurel

  • A Film for Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Adalbert's dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Iulică Ploscaru

  • The Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Cicanica

  • Gun of the Black Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Tibor

  • The Childhood of Icarus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Infirmier transfert

  • My Sexual Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Marcel

  • Principles of life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Anton

  • Bunraku(2010)

    as Boris Patz

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Hello! How Are You? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Iorgu

  • Oxygen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Raise Your Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Radu

  • The Other Irene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Rise of the Gargoyles(2008)

    as Workman

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Golden Age(2009)

    as Grigore (segment "The Legend of the Greedy Policeman")

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Silent Wedding(2008)

    as Nuntas

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • INTERIOR. BLOC OF FLATS HALLWAY (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bilding Manager

  • Adam Resurrected(2008)

    as Taub

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Cover Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Florin

  • On the highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Arestat la domiciliu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 81 episodes · as Ion Bunescu

  • Radu+Ana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as the psychologist

  • In The Morning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • California Dreamin'(2007)

    as The Union Leader

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as The driver

  • Tache (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Nestor

  • Alexandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Vecinul

  • The Tube with a Hat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Father

  • Hârtia va fi albastra(2006)

    as Georgescu

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Shadow Man(2006)

    as Male Cab Driver

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Marilena from P7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Andrei's father

  • Sweeney Todd(2006)

    as Thief

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • House of 9(2005)

    as Survivor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Death of Mr. Lazarescu(2005)

    as Leo

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Straight Into Darkness(2004)

    as The Lunatic Priest

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • High Tension(2003)

    as Man in the Car

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Callas Forever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Reporter

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

    as Spaniard

  • Amen.(2002)

    as Inmate

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum(1999)

    as Villager #1

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Diplomatic Siege(1999)

    as Jan

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Phantom Town(1999)

    as Hotel Clerk

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Fii cu ochii pe fericire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Next Stop Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nelu

  • Pepe and Fifi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Love Diptych (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Prabusirea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Wetland of the Jackals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • What Happens at Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Taxi Driver

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 88 titles, 84 of them dated from 1994 to 2026; peak year 2007.

Biggest box office

War Dogs (2016)

$86M worldwide

Highest rated

California Dreamin' (2007)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

War Dogs (2016)

Film career

19942026

Peak 2007 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 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.

  • 1998Screen debut· Next Stop Paradise
  • 2016Career best· War Dogs

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 88: 88 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score67th

By decade

1990s6 · acting2000s28 · acting2010s23 · acting2020s27 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 25 roles
980813

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 Gabriel Spahiu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 67th percentile, the median of the 28 of 29 with a score; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 62nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 29 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 29 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Between Borders (2024)

91st percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

Midcredits 97th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 43. 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 Gabriel Spahiu's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 52 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles13–74 · median 43 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 67 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 38 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 45 · moderateMedian 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 Gabriel Spahiu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Gabriel Spahiu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Catalin Cristutiu shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers