Johnny Dorelli - Actor Profile

Johnny Dorelli

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
37Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 20, 1937
Birth Place: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About Johnny Dorelli

Johnny Dorelli (born 20 February 1937) is an Italian actor, singer and showman. Born as Giorgio Guidi in Meda, he debuted as singer in the late 1950s for CGD label. In 1958 he won the Sanremo Festival in duo with Domenico Modugno, with the songs "Nel blu dipinto di blu" (also known as "Volare") and "Piove (Ciao ciao bambina)". "L'immensità" earned Dorelli a ninth place at the 1967 edition of the Sanremo Song Festival. His greatest success was the musical Aggiungi un posto a tavola, which was also performed at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End in an English version entitled Beyond the Rainbow in 1978. After a period of absence, he returned to success in the 1980s. In 1983, he played St. Philip Neri in Luigi Magni's TV film State buoni se potete. Dorelli's latest feature film role is in Pupi Avati's Ma quando arrivano le ragazze (2004). After marriages to actresses Lauretta Masiero and Catherine Spaak (1972–1979), he is currently married to Gloria Guida, a former actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Johnny Dorelli, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Johnny Dorelli Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Johnny Dorelli reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Johnny Dorelli'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 The Girl of San Pietro Square, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Johnny Dorelli Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Johnny Dorelli's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Johnny Dorelli has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Uno, nessuno, cento Nino Self Hit Similar →
2005 Ma quando arrivano le ragazze? Ludovico Zanichelli Average Similar →
1992 Ma tu mi vuoi bene? Enrico Morosini Hit Similar →
1990 Aggiungi un posto a tavola Don Silvestro Flop Similar →
1986 Se devi dire una bugia dilla grossa Mario Girini Flop Similar →
1984 Tit for Tat Emanuele Sansoni Average Similar →
1984 Let's Make It Clear Alberto Catuzzi Flop Similar →
1983 Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio Il mago Gaspar (episodio "Il mago") Average Similar →
1983 State buoni se potete Don Filippo Neri Hit Similar →
1982 God Makes and Then Pairs Them Up Don Celeste Restani Flop Similar →
1982 Sesso e volentieri Husband of Linda / Nino Pacini / Luca / Client of Antonio / Pino Franceschi / Garbelli / Giorgio Giovanardi / Supermarket client / Vito Punturieri / Stelio Rapazzoni Flop Similar →
1982 The Odd Squad Ten. Federico Tocci Average Similar →
1981 Hot Spirits Giovanni degli Uberti / Guiscardo Flop Similar →
1980 I'm Getting a Yacht Dr. Piero Savelli Flop Similar →
1980 I Don't Understand You Anymore Paolo Malpieri Hit Similar →
1980 The Persian Lamb Coat Piero / Maurice Flop Similar →
1979 Tesoro mio Enrico Moroni Flop Similar →
1978 Per vivere meglio, divertitevi con noi Ottavio Del Bon (segment "Il teorema gregoriano") Flop Similar →
1978 My Loves Marco Rossi Average Similar →
1978 How to Lose a Wife and Find a Lover Alberto Castelli Flop Similar →
1978 Aggiungi un posto a tavola Don Silvestro Super Hit Similar →
1977 La Presidentessa Ottavio Beghin Average Similar →
1977 Sweetheart Alfredo Meneghini Flop Similar →
1977 The Fiend Valerio Barigozzi Average Similar →
1976 Love in 4 Easy Lessons Marco Antonioli (segment "La visita") Flop Similar →
1976 Keep It To Yourself! Antonio Bormioli Average Similar →
1976 Dimmi che fai tutto per me Francesco Salmarani Hit Similar →
1976 And Agnes Chose To Die Walter Hit Similar →
1975 We Met One Evening Odeon Prandoni Flop Similar →
1974 Bread and Chocolate Italian Industrialist Hit Similar →
1968 How to Kill 400 Duponts Dorellik Flop Similar →
1963 Divorzio alla siciliana - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Tipi da spiaggia Giorgio Binotti Hit Similar →
1959 Guardatele ma non toccatele tenente Altieri Hit Similar →
1958 The Girl of San Pietro Square Self Super Hit Similar →
1958 Totò, Peppino e le fanatiche Carlo Caprioli Hit Similar →
1956 Cantando sotto le stelle Paolo Hit Similar →

Johnny Dorelli - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johnny Dorelli?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Dorelli is "The Girl of San Pietro Square" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Johnny Dorelli acted in?

Johnny Dorelli has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johnny Dorelli?

Other notable films include "Divorzio alla siciliana", "Aggiungi un posto a tavola", and "Bread and Chocolate".

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