Elio Germano
ActingAbout Elio Germano
Elio Germano (born September 25, 1980) is an Italian actor. He made his film debut in 1993 as a child actor, before gaining prominence with a string of roles in youth-oriented movies in the early 2000s. He achieved stardom following his lead role in Daniele Luchetti's My Brother Is an Only Child (2007), for which he won his first David di Donatello for Best Actor. He won the award for Best Actor at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for Luchetti's La Nostra Vita (tied with Javier Bardem for Biutiful) and at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival for Volevo Nascondermi, portraying painter Antonio Ligabue. Subsequent starring roles include Tutta La Vita Davanti (2008), Diaz: Don't Clean Up This Blood (2012), Il Giovane Favoloso (2014), Suburra (2015), The Man Without Gravity (2019), Bad Tales (2020) and Rose Island (2020). Outside of Italy he appeared in the Abel Ferrara's Mary (2005), and Nine (2009), opposite Daniel Day-Lewis.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Elio Germano reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Elio Germano'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Elio Germano remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Noi c'eravamo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Elio Germano Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elio Germano's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elio Germano.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Three Goodbyes | Antonio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | N-Ego | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Great Ambition | Enrico Berlinguer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sicilian Letters | Matteo | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Trust | Pietro | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Palazzina LAF | Giancarlo Basile | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Lord of the Ants | Ennio Scribani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | America Latina | Massimo Sisti | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | All Star - Ritorno al cinema | Uomo delle pulizie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Uno, nessuno, cento Nino | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Rose Island | Giorgio Rosa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Bad Tales | Bruno Placido | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Hidden Away | Antonio Ligabue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Man Without Gravity | Oscar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Lucia's Grace | Arturo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Archiviato - L'obbligatorietà dell'azione penale in Valsusa | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Binxet - Under the border | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tenderness | Fabio | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | In arte Nino | Nino Manfredi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lost and Beautiful | Sarchiapone (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Alaska | Fausto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Suburra | Sebastiano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Leopardi | Giacomo Leopardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Fifth Wheel | Ernesto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Landlords | Elia | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Diaz - Don't Clean Up This Blood | Luca Gualtieri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Magnificent Haunting | Pietro | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Faccia d'angelo | Il Toso | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Noi c'eravamo | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Scattered Cloud | Venditore | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The End Is My Beginning | Folco Terzani | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Our Life | Claudio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beautiful People | Giulio | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | As God Commands | Quattro Formaggi | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Early Bird Catches the Worm | Marco Baldini | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Past Is a Foreign Land | Giorgio | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Whole Life Ahead | Lucio 2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | My Brother Is an Only Child | Accio Benassi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Napoleon and Me | Martino Papucci | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Romanzo Criminale | Sorcio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sangue - La morte non esiste | Iuri | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | 3.87 | Andrea | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Judge of Honor | Manfredi Borsellino | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fame chimica | Ragazzo in discoteca | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Break Free | Vince | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ferrari | Enzo Ferrari at 18 years | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Respiro | Pier Luigi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Unfair Competition | Paolo Della Rocca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Il cielo in una stanza | Paolo da giovane | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ci hai rotto papà | Andrea 'Cotoletta' Cecconi | Average | Similar → |
Elio Germano - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elio Germano?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elio Germano is "Noi c'eravamo" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Elio Germano acted in?
Elio Germano has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elio Germano?
Other notable films include "Archiviato - L'obbligatorietà dell'azione penale in Valsusa", "All Star - Ritorno al cinema", and "Three Goodbyes".