Franco Diogene
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Franco Diogene was born on October 20, 1947 in Catania, Sicily, Italy as Concetto Francesco Diogene. He was an actor, known for Midnight Express (1978), The Big Blue (1988) and The Name of the Rose (1986). He was married to Mariella Denari. He died on May 28, 2005 in Genova, Italy.
Franco Diogene Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Franco Diogene reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Franco Diogene's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Franco Diogene'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 Con rabbia e con amore, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Franco Diogene Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franco Diogene's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Franco Diogene has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Maria Goretti | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bankers Of God: The Calvi Affair | Luigi Mennini | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Un uomo perbene | L'avvocato della sig.ra Marzano | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Indiscretion of an American Wife | Giuseppe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rack Up | Omaccio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Con rabbia e con amore | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | La classe non è acqua | Professore Siciliano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Stendhal Syndrome | Victim’s Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Esercizi di stile | Various characters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Poliziotti | Bunny | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | 18.000 giorni fa | Dott. Bianchi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Pretty Princess | Titolare del bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ci hai rotto papà | Colonnello Nardini | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Caino e Caino | Direttore della Casa di Riposo | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Arizona Road | Sheriff Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Bachelor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs | Padre di Violetta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Big Blue | Receptionist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Il lupo di mare | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Grumpy | controllore del treno | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | 7 Kilos in 7 Days | Assessore Turri | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Name of the Rose | Papal Visitor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Madman at War | Nitti | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Killer vs Killers | Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Country Boy | Insurrance Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Don Camillo | Binella | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Same Sea, Same Beach | Piero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Heads I Win, Tails You Lose | team manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Attila Scourge of God | Genoese Merchant | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Grand Hotel Excelsior | Ing. Binotti | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Haunted House | il proprietario della casa fatiscente | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Madly in Love | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Soup | Campione americano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Crime at Porta Romana | Busoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | City of Women | Party Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | School Teacher on the Sea with Her Class | Preside | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Trauma | Bitto | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The New Godfathers | Achmet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Gardenia | Gardenia's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Midnight Express | Yesil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen | Droghiere (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Rome, the Other Face of Violence | Laurenti's Lawyer #1 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | La madama | Fruit Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Strip Nude for Your Killer | Maurizio Montani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Buttiglione diventa capo del servizio segreto | Tenente Parisi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Noon Vigilante | il vigile corrotto Nardini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ante Up | Peppino il Barbiere | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Kidnap | Nino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | How Colonel Buttiglione Became a General | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Teresa the Thief | - | Hit | Similar → |
Franco Diogene - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Franco Diogene?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Diogene is "Con rabbia e con amore" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Franco Diogene acted in?
Franco Diogene has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franco Diogene?
Other notable films include "The Bachelor", "Rack Up", and "Indiscretion of an American Wife".