Anna Arena

Acting

Freshness: Mar 04, 2026

23Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 21, 1919

Birth Place: Quiliano, Liguria, Italy

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anna Arena reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Anna Arena's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anna Arena remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Carmen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Anna Arena Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anna Arena's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Carmen: Carmen is a French-Italian musical drama film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Viviane Romance, Jean Marais, and

Carmen

1944•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Frisky: The relationships between a veteran marshal, his bride-to-be, a rookie and his fiancée are severely tested when the youn

Frisky

1954•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

Il bell'Antonio: Problems arise for Antonio Magnano when he is unable to consummate his marriage to the beautiful Barbara Puglisi and his

Il bell'Antonio

1960•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Quo Vadis: After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to que

Quo Vadis

1951•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Jealousy: A film based on the book Il marchese di Roccaverdina by Luigi Capuana about a marquis who is in love with his servant Ag

Jealousy

1942•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anna Arena.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1964	Hercules Against Rome	Fenicia	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Adventures of Mary Read	Signora sulla Diligenza	Flop	Similar →
1960	Il bell'Antonio	Signora Puglisi	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Pirate and the Slave Girl	Zaira	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Law	Anna - la moglie d'Attilio	Average	Similar →
1955	Tua per la vita	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	L'orfana del ghetto	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	La rossa	Rosa - la moglie di Giacomo	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Fate of Two Queens	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Frisky	Una donna (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1954	Piscatore 'e Pusilleco	Prisoner	Flop	Similar →
1954	In amore si pecca in due	Angelantonia	Flop	Similar →
1952	È arrivato l'accordatore	-	Average	Similar →
1952	The Dream of Zorro	La Locandiera	Average	Similar →
1952	Vacation with a Gangster	-	Average	Similar →
1951	Beauties in Capri	Assunta	Flop	Similar →
1951	Quo Vadis	Woman (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1948	Fantasmi del mare	Adele	Flop	Similar →
1944	Aeroporto	-	Flop	Similar →
1944	Carmen	La dame dame dans la diligence	Super Hit	Similar →
1942	Jealousy	Agata Casaccio	Hit	Similar →
1942	L'ultimo addio	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	C'è un fantasma nel castello	-	Flop	Similar →

Anna Arena - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anna Arena?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Arena is "Carmen" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Anna Arena acted in?

Anna Arena has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anna Arena?

Other notable films include "Frisky", "Il bell'Antonio", and "Quo Vadis".