Jānis Grantiņš

Acting

Freshness: Feb 12, 2026

33Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 7, 1909

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jānis Grantiņš reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jānis Grantiņš'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jānis Grantiņš remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pieviltie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jānis Grantiņš Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jānis Grantiņš's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Pieviltie: After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks

Pieviltie

1961•Drama

★8.5

Olegs and Aina:

Olegs and Aina

1974•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

To a New Shore: The dramatic fates of the Līdumu, Tauriņu, and Pacepļu families from the 1920s to the 1950s. The conflict between the Lī

To a New Shore

1955•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

War and Peace: The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of

War and Peace

1968•History

★7.5

War and Peace, Part III: The Year 1812 (1967) movie poster

★7.5

War and Peace, Part III: The Year 1812: In 1812, as Napoleon's army invades Russia, Kutuzov asks Bolkonsky to join him as a staff officer, yet the prince reques

War and Peace, Part III: The Year 1812

1967•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jānis Grantiņš.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	Countermeasure	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Old Plane Tree	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Dimitrie Cantemir	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Starling and Lyre	Holy father	Average	Similar →
1974	Olegs and Aina	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	Red Agate	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Autumn Storms	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Bread Smells of Gunpowder	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Red Agate	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Devil's Servants on a Devil's Mill	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Last Fort	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Жизнь и смерть дворянина Чертопханова	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Cool Guy	-	Hit	Similar →
1971	Ruiny strelyayut...	-	Average	Similar →
1971	Šauj manā vietā	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Echoes of the Past	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Me, Francysk Skaryna	Yan Glagovskiy	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Warrior of the Queen	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Just a Life – The Story of Fridtjof Nansen	Prince Romanovskij	Average	Similar →
1968	War and Peace	Wolzogen	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Let's Remember This Day	Zilbar	Flop	Similar →
1967	War and Peace, Part III: The Year 1812	Wolzogen	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	General Rakhimov	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	War Under the Roofs	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Tobago Changes Course	-	Average	Similar →
1962	Atmaksa	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Pieviltie	teacher	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Storm	Pāvulāns	Hit	Similar →
1960	Your Happiness	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Rita	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Fisherman's Son	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	To a New Shore	Ulups	Super Hit	Similar →
1949	Rainis	Rainis	Flop	Similar →

Jānis Grantiņš - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jānis Grantiņš?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jānis Grantiņš is "Pieviltie" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jānis Grantiņš acted in?

Jānis Grantiņš has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jānis Grantiņš?

Other notable films include "Olegs and Aina", "To a New Shore", and "War and Peace".