Juan Manuel Tenuta - Actor Profile

Juan Manuel Tenuta

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 23, 1924
Birth Place: Fray Bentos, Río Negro, Uruguay

Juan Manuel Tenuta Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Juan Manuel Tenuta 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 Juan Manuel Tenuta's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 59% of Juan Manuel Tenuta'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 Una cita, una fiesta y un gato negro, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Juan Manuel Tenuta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Juan Manuel Tenuta's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Una cita, una fiesta y un gato negro (2012) movie poster
★10.0

Una cita, una fiesta y un gato negro: In just three days, Gabriela feels that her ideal marriage and her flourishing business are in grave danger, due to the

Una cita, una fiesta y un gato negro

2012•Comedy
★10.0
La Casa del Amor (1973) movie poster
★10.0

La Casa del Amor: A house in Buenos Aires where the oldest profession in the world is in practice.

La Casa del Amor

1973•Drama
★9.0
La pandilla aventurera (1990) movie poster
★9.0

La pandilla aventurera: In 1969, excited by the arrival of man on the Moon, a group of boys devised a rocket.

La pandilla aventurera

1990•Comedy
★9.0
Vísperas (2007) movie poster
★9.0

Vísperas: Life is a long way to adapt to fear. Monica, 33, recently separated, waits for the result of a medical examination, but

Vísperas

2007
★9.0
Las sorpresas (1975) movie poster
★9.0

Las sorpresas: "The Surprises" is an episode film. In the episode Five Years of Life an unknown man and woman spend a night locked in a

Las sorpresas

1975•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Juan Manuel Tenuta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Una cita, una fiesta y un gato negro Abuelo Super Hit Similar →
2011 Rita y Li - Flop Similar →
2010 Andres Doesn't Want to Take a Nap Antonio Average Similar →
2009 Waiting for the Hearse 2: The Party is Over Sergio Musicardi Average Similar →
2008 El cine de Maite - Flop Similar →
2007 Vísperas Tito Super Hit Similar →
2006 Cheese Head Mollo Average Similar →
2004 Lo Llevo en la Sangre - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Maldita Cocaína Víctor Trejos Flop Similar →
1998 Stolen Moments - Super Hit Similar →
1993 I Don't Want to Talk About It Police Chef Average Similar →
1992 ¿Dónde estás amor de mi vida... que no te puedo encontrar? Padre de Fernández Hit Similar →
1992 Siempre es difícil volver a casa - Average Similar →
1990 Casi no nos dimos cuenta - Super Hit Similar →
1990 La pandilla aventurera - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Part-Time Lifeguards II: The Crazy Beach Don Augusto Average Similar →
1989 Misión comando Sargento Medina Flop Similar →
1987 La clínica del Dr. Cureta - Average Similar →
1986 Chechechela, una chica de barrio - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Night of the Pencils Rector "La Legión" Hit Similar →
1985 Waiting for the Hearse Sergio Super Hit Similar →
1984 Murder in The Senate - Flop Similar →
1984 Camila - Hit Similar →
1981 The Underground Man - Average Similar →
1980 Bárbara - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Pleasure cruise - Hit Similar →
1979 La aventura de los paraguas asesinos Jefe de Acuario Super Hit Similar →
1979 Cuatro pícaros bomberos Don Pedro Belagamba Super Hit Similar →
1979 Contragolpe - Hit Similar →
1976 No toquen a la nena - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Las sorpresas - Super Hit Similar →
1973 La Casa del Amor - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Primero yo - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Un Vintén pa’l Judas - Flop Similar →

Juan Manuel Tenuta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Juan Manuel Tenuta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Juan Manuel Tenuta is "Una cita, una fiesta y un gato negro" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Juan Manuel Tenuta acted in?

Juan Manuel Tenuta has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Juan Manuel Tenuta?

Other notable films include "La Casa del Amor", "La pandilla aventurera", and "Vísperas".

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