João Lagarto - Actor Profile

João Lagarto

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 5, 1954
Birth Place: Lisbon, Portugal

João Lagarto Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João Lagarto reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of João Lagarto'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 Morte D'Homem, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João Lagarto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Lagarto's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Morte D'Homem (1985) movie poster
★10.0

Morte D'Homem: Entangled in crime since childhood, Zeca Mouro experienced probation, reform school, and jail through expediency and mar

Morte D'Homem

1985•Drama
★10.0
L'homme au double visage (1993) movie poster
★10.0

L'homme au double visage: At gunpoint, a plastic surgeon must operate on a criminal to escape the police. But when the criminal returns for treatm

L'homme au double visage

1993•Crime
★10.0
Anjo Caído (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Anjo Caído: A boy lives with his mother and younger sister. One day, his mother disappears with her lover, leaving the two children

Anjo Caído

2001
★10.0
Apparition (2018) movie poster
★10.0

Apparition: A writer becomes the main character in the story he intended to write

Apparition

2018•Romance
★10.0
Amor e Dedinhos de Pé (1993) movie poster
★10.0

Amor e Dedinhos de Pé: Macau 1897. Life is easy for Portuguese settlers. Young reveler Francisco Frontaria is deemed as irresponsible for all h

Amor e Dedinhos de Pé

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie João Lagarto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Fortunate Ones Rui Ludovice Average Similar →
2023 Há-de Haver Uma Lei Juiz Average Similar →
2022 The Home Fairy Cliente do Bar de Strip Average Similar →
2022 Pedro, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Dom João Average Similar →
2020 Mosquito Sergeant Justino Average Similar →
2020 Bruno Aleixo's Film - Hit Similar →
2018 The Dead Queen Afonso Average Similar →
2018 Apparition Reitor Super Hit Similar →
2016 Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe Claudio de Souza Hit Similar →
2013 Night Train to Lisbon Border Police Sergeant Hit Similar →
2012 The Great Kilapy Raul Hit Similar →
2012 Imagine Brother Humberto Hit Similar →
2011 My Name Is Bernadette Lestrade Hit Similar →
2009 4 Hearts Gabriel Hit Similar →
2008 A Ilha dos Escravos Boaventura Super Hit Similar →
2002 A Falha Carlos Hit Similar →
2001 Anjo Caído Lopes Super Hit Similar →
2001 Teorema de Pitágoras Manuel Hit Similar →
2001 Querida Mãe Jorge Super Hit Similar →
2001 Cavaleiros De Água Doce Director da Prova Super Hit Similar →
2000 Lourdes - Hit Similar →
2000 April Captains Jornalista Caxias Hit Similar →
2000 Monsanto Carlos Hit Similar →
1999 Fuga Sérgio Super Hit Similar →
1997 Tentação Inácio Hit Similar →
1997 The Garden of Redemption Franco Hit Similar →
1996 Goodbye, Father Manuel Average Similar →
1996 Dying to Go Home Acácio Hit Similar →
1996 Foreign Land Pedro Hit Similar →
1996 Two Dragons Child's Father Super Hit Similar →
1995 Kiss and Cry Santos Super Hit Similar →
1995 Sinais de Fogo Casino Manager Super Hit Similar →
1995 La rage au cœur L'homme à la fenêtre Hit Similar →
1994 Daisy and Mona - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Pax Rui Super Hit Similar →
1993 One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve Cabbie Super Hit Similar →
1993 L'homme au double visage Richard Castel-Bérac Super Hit Similar →
1993 The End of the World João Hit Similar →
1993 Amor e Dedinhos de Pé Constantino Super Hit Similar →
1992 No Dia dos Meus Anos - Average Similar →
1989 Jaz Morto e Arrefece Gil Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Jester Voice Hit Similar →
1987 Era Uma Vez Um Alferes Médico Super Hit Similar →
1987 A Borboleta na Gaiola Nuno Super Hit Similar →
1985 Morte D'Homem Pézinhos Super Hit Similar →
1985 L'Herbe rouge Sandre Hit Similar →
1983 Um S Marginal Jorge's Friend Hit Similar →
1983 Jogo de Mão Roberteiro Hit Similar →
1982 Life Is Beautiful Sócio da Súcia Hit Similar →
1978 Histórias Selvagens - Super Hit Similar →

João Lagarto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Lagarto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Lagarto is "Morte D'Homem" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has João Lagarto acted in?

João Lagarto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Lagarto?

Other notable films include "L'homme au double visage", "Anjo Caído", and "Apparition".

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