Vasco Santana - Actor Profile

Vasco Santana

Acting
21Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1898
Birth Place: Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal

About Vasco Santana

Vasco António Rodrigues Santana was a Portuguese actor, one of the most renowned of the classical era of Portuguese cinema. He already had a long career in theatre when he played the main character in the first Portuguese sound film, A Canção de Lisboa, in 1933. He starred in about one dozen films.

Best Vasco Santana Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vasco Santana's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vasco Santana.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1956 Lisbon Customer at Fado's House Average Similar →
1956 O Dinheiro dos Pobres Marcos Flop Similar →
1954 O Costa d'África Costa, Amadeu's uncle Super Hit Similar →
1953 O Comissário de Polícia Rolinho - deputy commissioner Flop Similar →
1952 Eram Duzentos Irmãos Fernão Mentes Minto Super Hit Similar →
1952 O Zé já não é Analfabeto Zé Analfabeto Hit Similar →
1952 O Zé Analfabeto Faz Exame Zé Analfabeto Average Similar →
1952 O Zé Analfabeto nos CTT Zé Analfabeto Average Similar →
1952 O Zé Analfabeto na Vida Corrente Zé Analfabeto Average Similar →
1952 O Zé Analfabeto e o Trânsito José Vasco (Speaker) Average Similar →
1952 O Zé Analfabeto e o Trânsito Zé Analfabeto Average Similar →
1952 Confissões de um Analfabeto Zé Analfabeto Flop Similar →
1949 Ribatejo Colorau Average Similar →
1947 Fado, a Singer's Story Joaquim Marujo Super Hit Similar →
1946 Camões Mal-Cozinhado Hit Similar →
1942 The Courtyard of the Ballads Narciso Super Hit Similar →
1941 The Tyrannical Father Mestre José Santana Super Hit Similar →
1941 Famalicão Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1933 A Song of Lisbon Vasco Leitão Super Hit Similar →
1931 A Via Áurea Manuel Flop Similar →
1930 Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle - Average Similar →

Vasco Santana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vasco Santana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vasco Santana is "A Song of Lisbon" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Vasco Santana acted in?

Vasco Santana has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vasco Santana?

Other notable films include "The Courtyard of the Ballads", "The Tyrannical Father", and "O Costa d'África".