Gianfranco Barra - Actor Profile

Gianfranco Barra

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 6, 1940
Birth Place: Rome, Lazio, Italy

About Gianfranco Barra

Gianfranco Barra was born on April 5, 1940 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He is an actor, known for Le talentueux Mr. Ripley (1999), Heaven (2002) and Avanti! (1972).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Gianfranco Barra Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gianfranco Barra reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Gianfranco Barra'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 Passage to Paradise, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gianfranco Barra Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gianfranco Barra's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Passage to Paradise (1996) movie poster
★9.0

Passage to Paradise: Martha, an American lady who has lived in Italy for many years without ever learning the language; and Renato, twenty fi

Passage to Paradise

1996•Comedy
★8.2
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) movie poster
★8.2

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion: Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his mo

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970•Drama
★7.7
Love and Anarchy (1973) movie poster
★7.7

Love and Anarchy: Set in Fascist Italy before the outbreak of World War II, the story centers on Tunin, a farmer turned anarchist who stay

Love and Anarchy

1973•Romance
★7.7
Tre donne - La sciantosa (1971) movie poster
★7.7

Tre donne - La sciantosa: La Sciantosa is part of a project created by writer/director Alfredo Gianetti for the Italian TV. The objective was to p

Tre donne - La sciantosa

1971•Drama
★7.4
Lion of the Desert (1981) movie poster
★7.4

Lion of the Desert: Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italia

Lion of the Desert

1981•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Gianfranco Barra has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 La passione Dottore Average Similar →
2007 Come tu mi vuoi Professore Average Similar →
2007 A Dinner for Them to Meet Corrado Average Similar →
2006 Ma che ci faccio qui! Arturo Hit Similar →
2003 Il pranzo della domenica Onorevole Average Similar →
2002 Heaven The Lieutenant Hit Similar →
2000 Vola sciusciù - Average Similar →
1999 The Talented Mr. Ripley Desk Manager Aldo Hit Similar →
1999 Dirty Linen Don Paolo Average Similar →
1996 Classe mista 3ª A Prof. Lamberti (italiano) Average Similar →
1996 Passage to Paradise Avvocato Super Hit Similar →
1994 Only You Danieli Concierge Hit Similar →
1994 18.000 giorni fa Marrari Hit Similar →
1993 Giovanni Falcone Vincenzo Geraci Hit Similar →
1993 On the Dark Continent Sparafico Average Similar →
1992 Flight of the Innocent Porter Average Similar →
1992 A Bear Called Arthur - Hit Similar →
1991 The Invisible Wall Ministro Difesa Hit Similar →
1988 It's Happening Tomorrow Biagio Average Similar →
1988 What if Gargiulo Finds Out? ispettore sanitario Average Similar →
1986 The Malady of Love Sodomite Average Similar →
1983 Taste of the Sea 2: One Year Later Antonio Pinardi Average Similar →
1983 Taste of the Sea Antonio Hit Similar →
1982 Giggi il bullo funzionario del Totocalcio Average Similar →
1982 Banana Joe Torcillo Hit Similar →
1982 Eccezzziunale... veramente Ispettore Patanè Average Similar →
1982 Desirable Teacher 2 Professore agli esami Flop Similar →
1981 Lion of the Desert Abdul Hit Similar →
1980 Sugar, Honey and Pepper Giudice Average Similar →
1978 School Teacher in the House Dottor Busatti Average Similar →
1977 The New Monsters il mafioso Hit Similar →
1977 L'altra metà del cielo Minatore Average Similar →
1976 Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen Nocella, il piantone (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1975 The Suspicious Death of a Minor Teti Average Similar →
1975 The Baron's Mazurka Brigadier Caputo Hit Similar →
1974 Policewoman Dottor Gargiulo Average Similar →
1974 Bread and Chocolate The turk Hit Similar →
1974 Permettete signora che ami vostra figlia? Hotel Guest Average Similar →
1974 Playing the Field Un agente Average Similar →
1973 Love and Anarchy - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Avanti! Bruno Hit Similar →
1972 Don't Torture a Duckling Impallomeni (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 Two Brothers in Trinity - Hit Similar →
1972 Shadows Unseen Fish Seller Average Similar →
1972 Execution Squad Agente Esposito Hit Similar →
1972 The Seduction of Mimi Brigadiere Amilcare Finocchiaro Hit Similar →
1971 Why - Hit Similar →
1971 Tre donne - La sciantosa - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion Interrogation Officer (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1968 Be Sick… It's Free Dr. Sandolini Hit Similar →

Gianfranco Barra - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gianfranco Barra?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gianfranco Barra is "Passage to Paradise" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Gianfranco Barra acted in?

Gianfranco Barra has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gianfranco Barra?

Other notable films include "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion", "Love and Anarchy", and "Tre donne - La sciantosa".

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