Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi dictator known for his brutal rule over Iraq from 1979 until his removal in 2003. He is best recognized for initiating the Iran-Iraq War, his oppressive regime, and the invasion of Kuwait. After being captured by U.S. forces, he was tried and executed for crimes against humanity.
Personal and Family Life
Saddam Hussein was born on April 28, 1937, in al-Awja, Iraq, and grew up in a poor household. He was married four times, with his last wife being Wafa Howeish. He had a total of six children, including two sons, Uday and Qusay, who were also prominent figures during his regime.
Death and Legacy
Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging on December 30, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, after being convicted of crimes against humanity. His death marked the end of a controversial and violent chapter in Iraqi history. His legacy remains heavily debated, with many viewing him as a ruthless dictator while others consider his removal contributed to ongoing instability in the region.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Fahrenheit 9/11 | 2004-06-25 | Self (archive footage) |
| Blood and Oil | 2008-06-13 | Self |
| Uncle Saddam | 2000-07-04 | Self (archive footage) |
| 41 | 2012-06-12 | Self (archive footage) |
| Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed | 2007-05-28 | Self (archive footage) |
| Imminent Threat | 2015-09-04 | Self (archive footage) |
| Les derniers jours de Saddam Hussein | 2017-04-21 | Saddam Hussein |
| Stronger Than a Bullet | 2017-11-20 | Self – Politician (archive footage) |
| The Shock Doctrine | 2009-09-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Dans la peau de Jacques Chirac | 2006-05-31 | Self (archive footage) |
| 1979: Urknall der Gegenwart | 2019-12-10 | Self – Politician (archive footage) |
| Shadow World | 2016-10-14 | Self – Politician (archive footage) |
| Dictateur, un boulot de dingue | 2013-06-12 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Kingdom | 2007-08-22 | Self (archive footage) |
| Stupor Mundi: Livre 3, La plus dangereuse rencontre | 2019-09-19 | Self (archive footage) |
| Propaganda | 2013-02-14 | Self (archive footage) |
| HyperNormalisation | 2016-10-25 | Self (archive footage) |
| New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor | 2014-05-07 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Colbert Report | 2005-10-17 | Self (archive footage) |
| Spycraft | 2021-01-20 | Self (archive footage) |
| Once Upon a Time in Iraq | 2020-07-13 | Self (archive footage) |
| How to Become a Tyrant | 2021-07-09 | Self (archive footage) |
| Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror | 2021-09-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| History 101 | 2020-05-22 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Gulf War | 1996-01-07 | Self |
| Clash of Warriors | 2002-12-31 | Self (archive footage) |