Eli Wallach - Actor Profile

Eli Wallach

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 7, 1915
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

About Eli Wallach

Eli Herschel Wallach (December 7, 1915 – June 24, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor, who gained fame in the late 1950s. For his performance in Baby Doll he won a BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer and a Golden Globe nomination. One of his most famous roles is that of Tuco in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). Other roles include his portrayal of Don Altobello in The Godfather Part III, Calvera in The Magnificent Seven, and Arthur Abbott in The Holiday. Wallach has received BAFTA Awards, Tony Awards and Emmy Awards for his work. Wallach also has a cameo as a liquor store owner in Clint Eastwood's Mystic River. Wallach received an Honorary Academy Award at the 2nd Annual Governors Awards, presented on November 13, 2010.

Eli Wallach Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Eli Wallach reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Eli Wallach's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Eli Wallach's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rocket to the Moon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Eli Wallach Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eli Wallach's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Eli Wallach has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Rat Pack Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Showing Up Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber Mordechai Rossman (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Holiday Arthur Abbott Hit Similar →
2006 Sergio Leone: The Way I See Things Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Easter Egg Adventure Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Other Voices (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 Mystic River Mr. Loonie (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip Other Voices (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Rita Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Education of Gore Vidal Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
2003 Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King Self / Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2002 Cinerama Adventure Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows Self Hit Similar →
1997 Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years Self Hit Similar →
1996 Honey Sweet Love Don Siro Super Hit Similar →
1996 Clark Gable: Tall, Dark, and Handsome Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Search for Dracula Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1995 Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was King Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Lincoln William Crook (voice) Hit Similar →
1992 Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Legacy of Lies Moses Resnick Super Hit Similar →
1992 Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Coney Island Self - Actor Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Godfather Part III Don Altobello Hit Similar →
1990 The Godfather Family: A Look Inside Self / Don Altobello Super Hit Similar →
1988 Funny Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 Rocket to the Moon Mr. Prince Super Hit Similar →
1980 Fugitive Family Olan Vacio Super Hit Similar →
1976 Independence Benjamin Franklin Super Hit Similar →
1974 Houston, We've Got a Problem Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1974 Indict and Convict DeWitt Foster Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Typists Paul Cunningham Super Hit Similar →
1971 Paradise Lost Leo Gordon Super Hit Similar →
1970 Zig Zag Mario Gambretti Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Reason Why Charles Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Brain Frankie Scannapieco, Godfather of the Italian Mafia Hit Similar →
1966 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Tuco Ramirez Super Hit Similar →
1966 How to Steal a Million Davis Leland Super Hit Similar →
1964 Kisses for My President Raphael Valdez Jr. Super Hit Similar →
1962 How the West Was Won Charlie Gant Hit Similar →
1961 The Misfits Guido Hit Similar →
1960 The Magnificent Seven Calvera Super Hit Similar →
1959 I, Don Quixote Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Gift of the Magi Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Lineup Dancer Hit Similar →
1956 Baby Doll Silva Vacarro Hit Similar →

Eli Wallach - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eli Wallach?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eli Wallach is "Rocket to the Moon" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eli Wallach acted in?

Eli Wallach has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eli Wallach?

Other notable films include "The Reason Why", "I, Don Quixote", and "Sergio Leone: The Way I See Things".

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