João Bénard da Costa - Actor Profile

João Bénard da Costa

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
34Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 7, 1935
Birth Place: Lisbon, Portugal

João Bénard da Costa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João Bénard da Costa reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of João Bénard da Costa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of João Bénard da Costa'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 Vasco Santana: O Bom Português, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João Bénard da Costa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Bénard da Costa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie João Bénard da Costa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Life of Mirrors - Flop Similar →
2015 João Bénard da Costa: Others Will Love the Things I Have Loved Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Sodankylä Forever Self Flop Similar →
2009 The Invisible Collection Tavares, o Coleccionador Average Similar →
2007 To Each His Own Cinema Pope Jean XXIII (segment "Rencontre unique") Hit Similar →
2007 The 15th Stone Himself Hit Similar →
2006 No Tempo do Cinema Himself Flop Similar →
2006 Magic Mirror Bahia Hit Similar →
2002 The Uncertainty Principle Ferreira Average Similar →
2001 Porto of My Childhood A Man Hit Similar →
2001 Fragile as the World Avô Super Hit Similar →
2000 Love Torn in a Dream Le représentant du gouvernement Super Hit Similar →
2000 Word and Utopia Pope Clemente X Average Similar →
2000 Cinemaamor Doctor Hit Similar →
1998 Vasco Santana: O Bom Português Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Cinema Português? - Diálogos com João Bénard da Costa Himself Flop Similar →
1995 The Convent Baltazar Flop Similar →
1994 Lisboa no Cinema, Um Ponto de Vista - Hit Similar →
1994 Blind Man's Bluff Blind Man Hit Similar →
1993 Oliveira, l'architecte - Hit Similar →
1992 Aqui D'El Rei! Medico (as Duarte de Almeida) Hit Similar →
1990 The Sound of the Shaking Earth Professor Hit Similar →
1990 No, or the Vain Glory of Command Baron of Alvito Average Similar →
1990 Cinéma Portugais – Un Mode d'Emploi - Flop Similar →
1988 Tall Stories truck driver Average Similar →
1987 The Mountains of the Moon Salvador Average Similar →
1986 The Satin Slipper Courtisan Hit Similar →
1984 City of Pirates The Father Hit Similar →
1981 Francisca Duarte de Almeida Hit Similar →
1981 The Territory Wanderer #2 Average Similar →
1981 Oxalá Artur (as João Pedro Bénard da Costa) Flop Similar →
1979 Doomed Love Comandante do Navio Hit Similar →
1972 Past and Present Honório Hit Similar →
N/A Agustina Bessa-Luís: Nasci Adulta e Morrerei Criança Himself Flop Similar →

João Bénard da Costa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Bénard da Costa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Bénard da Costa is "Vasco Santana: O Bom Português" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has João Bénard da Costa acted in?

João Bénard da Costa has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Bénard da Costa?

Other notable films include "Fragile as the World", "Love Torn in a Dream", and "João Bénard da Costa: Others Will Love the Things I Have Loved".

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