Nino Terzo - Actor Profile

Nino Terzo

Acting
50Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 22, 1923
Birth Place: Palermo, Sicily, Italy

About Nino Terzo

Nino Terzo (22 May 1923 – 8 May 2005) was an Italian actor. Born in Palermo as Antonino Terzo, he worked intensively in the avanspettacolo and revue theater, entering the stage companies of Totò, Peppino De Filippo, Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia, Domenico Modugno, among others. Terzo was also active as a singer, appearing in several operettas. Terzo made his film debut in 1962, and he soon established himself as one of the most active character actors in the Italian comedy cinema, usually playing, with small variations, the character that made him famous in avanspettacolo, i.e. a man with extremely slow reflexes and a huge speech impediment, which does not allow him to speak before he loudly inhaled and exhaled. He retired in 1992 for health reasons. Source: Article "Nino Terzo" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nino Terzo 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: Comedy

The majority of Nino Terzo's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nino Terzo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cinema Paradiso, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nino Terzo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nino Terzo's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nino Terzo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Cinema Paradiso Peppino's Father Super Hit Similar →
1986 Il Bi e il Ba Pippo Miallo Hit Similar →
1983 Lady Football Bachisio Flop Similar →
1982 Emanuelle in the Country Commissioner Cipolla Flop Similar →
1982 Do you know the latest on the crazy ones? paziente del manicomio Flop Similar →
1981 Chiamate 6969: Taxi Per Signora Il gatto Flop Similar →
1981 L'assistente sociale tutto pepe... Lacrima Flop Similar →
1981 The Country Doctor Giuseppe, the commissioner Flop Similar →
1980 Café Express Stationmaster Zappacosta Hit Similar →
1979 La vedova del Trullo Maresciallo Flop Similar →
1978 The Soldier with Great Maneuvers Male nurse Flop Similar →
1977 The Nurse on a Military Tour Caporale al deposito Flop Similar →
1976 La figliastra - Storia di corna e di passioni Fefé Flop Similar →
1974 Littlefoot the Policeman Fratello di Pascalone Average Similar →
1974 Farfallon Maresciallo Maggiore Carabinieri Hit Similar →
1973 Il sergente Rompiglioni caporale Baffo Average Similar →
1973 Ku Fu? Dalla Sicilia con furore Ki Kaka Mai Average Similar →
1973 Beautiful, Rich, Slight Physical Defect, Seeks Soulmate il cameriere di Teresa Flop Similar →
1972 Story of Fear and a Knife Zu' Nino Hit Similar →
1971 Let's Arm Ourselves and Go! passeggero A Average Similar →
1971 It's a Woman's War Cocuzza Average Similar →
1970 The Clowns Clown Hit Similar →
1970 Those Sweet Creatures Sergente Flop Similar →
1970 Who Gave You the License? Bartolomeo Hit Similar →
1970 Midnight of Love Gaetano Hit Similar →
1969 Lisa with the Blue Eyes il cuoco Carmelino Flop Similar →
1969 Zum Zum Zum 2 Filiberto Caputo Flop Similar →
1969 Il suo nome è Donna Rosa Gaetano Average Similar →
1969 Song That's Playing In My Head (Zum Zum Zum) Filiberto Caputo Average Similar →
1966 Two Sons of Ringo Jimmy il Guercio Average Similar →
1966 Perdono Nino, un custode Flop Similar →
1965 The Amazing Doctor G A policeman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1965 How We Got Into Trouble with the Army - Average Similar →
1965 Con rispetto parlando Signor Micocci Average Similar →
1965 Two Idiots at Fort Alamo Schultz Average Similar →
1965 Don't Ever Leave Me La Bennola Average Similar →
1965 I'm Not Worthy of You Sergente balbuziente Average Similar →
1964 I due toreri Jannot Average Similar →
1964 Oh! Those Most Secret Agents Russian agent Flop Similar →
1964 Two Escape from Sing Sing - Average Similar →
1963 The Swindlers Guard at the graveyard (segment "Siciliani") Average Similar →
1963 I 4 moschettieri Rochefort Hit Similar →
1963 Divorzio alla siciliana - Hit Similar →
1963 Totò vs the Four Usciere Pappalardo Hit Similar →
1963 The Shortest Day Guardia del corpo dei mafiosi (uncredited) Average Similar →
1963 Two Colonels Soldato La Padula Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Masseuses Brigadiere Calascione Flop Similar →
1962 The Four Monks Massaro Calogero Average Similar →
1962 Those Two in the Legion Sergeant Tresport Average Similar →
1962 Getting Away with It the Italian Way "Manciola" Average Similar →

Nino Terzo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nino Terzo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nino Terzo is "Cinema Paradiso" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Nino Terzo acted in?

Nino Terzo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nino Terzo?

Other notable films include "Two Colonels", "Midnight of Love", and "Café Express".