José Ferrer
ActingAbout José Ferrer
José Ferrer (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.
José Ferrer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of José Ferrer 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 José Ferrer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of José Ferrer'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 Anything Can Happen, which stands out as a key performance.
Best José Ferrer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from José Ferrer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie José Ferrer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Perfect Tribute | Edward Everett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Old Explorers | Warner Watney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mother's Day | Judge Leatham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Young Harry Houdini | Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Sun and the Moon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | To Be or Not to Be | Prof. Siletski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Horror of It All | Self / Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Rodin: The Gates of Hell | Self - Rodin(voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy | Leopold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Berlin Tunnel 21 | Martin Komansky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | Abe Fortas | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | UFOs: It Has Begun | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fame | Francesco | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fedora | Doctor Vando | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Simple Gifts | Narrator (segment "A Memory of Christmas") (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Who Has Seen the Wind | The Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Paco | Fermin Flores | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Truman at Potsdam | Josef Stalin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Art of Crime | Beckwith Sloan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Medical Story | Dr. William Knowland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Forever Young, Forever Free | Father Alberto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Missing Are Deadly | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cyrano | Cyrano de Bergerac (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Marcus-Nelson Murders | Jake Weinhaus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Crosscurrent | Dr. Charles Bedford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Gideon | Angel of the Lord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Banyon | Lee Jennings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Aquarians | Dr. Alfred Vreeland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Little Drummer Boy | Ben Haramed (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes | Hassan Bey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Kismet | Hajj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ship of Fools | Rieber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Herod Antipas | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Stop Train 349 | Cowan the Reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Turkish Bey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The High Cost of Loving | Jim Fry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Captain Alfred Dreyfus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Wedding in Monaco | Self - Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Shrike | Jim Downs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Deep in My Heart | Sigmund Romberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Lt. Barney Greenwald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Moulin Rouge | Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Anything Can Happen | Giorgi Papashvily | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Cyrano de Bergerac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Crisis | Raoul Farrago | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | David Korvo | Hit | Similar → |
José Ferrer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of José Ferrer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring José Ferrer is "Anything Can Happen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has José Ferrer acted in?
José Ferrer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by José Ferrer?
Other notable films include "Simple Gifts", "Paco", and "The Sun and the Moon".