Mario Adorf - Actor Profile

Mario Adorf

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 8, 1930
Birth Place: Zürich, Switzerland

About Mario Adorf

Mario Adorf (born 8 September 1930) was an Italian-German film and stage actor, best known for his lead role in the 1978 film The Tin Drum and The Italian Connection.

Mario Adorf Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mario Adorf 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 Mario Adorf's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Mario Adorf'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 Abissinia, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mario Adorf Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mario Adorf's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Mario Adorf has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 It Could Have Been Worse - Mario Adorf Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Never Be Boring: Billy Wilder Self Hit Similar →
2016 Doomed Love: A Journey Through German Genre Films himself Super Hit Similar →
2005 Enigma – Eine uneingestandene Liebe Abel Znorko Super Hit Similar →
2005 Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Die Verhoevens Himself Super Hit Similar →
2002 Epsteins Nacht Jochen Epstein Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Nibelungs Hagen Super Hit Similar →
1999 Majestät brauchen Sonne Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1998 Alle für die Mafia Don Michele Super Hit Similar →
1996 Tresko – Amigo Affäre Joachim Tresko Super Hit Similar →
1996 Tresko - Der Maulwurf Joachim Tresko Super Hit Similar →
1994 Missus Col. Tadigov Super Hit Similar →
1993 Uomo di rispetto - Super Hit Similar →
1993 Abissinia Enzo Pagnini Super Hit Similar →
1990 Café Europa Wirt Mikis Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Bachelor Bohlinger Super Hit Similar →
1990 Gioco di società Spano Super Hit Similar →
1989 Try This One for Size Radnitz Hit Similar →
1989 Vado a riprendermi il gatto Alceo Brancicalori Super Hit Similar →
1989 Keine Gondel für die Leiche - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Facciaffittasi Rigoletto Super Hit Similar →
1985 Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie Papst Urbano VIII Super Hit Similar →
1981 Lion of the Desert (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1980 The Imprint of Giants Meru Super Hit Similar →
1977 I Am Afraid Judge Moser Hit Similar →
1977 Un anno di scuola Prof. Taucer Super Hit Similar →
1974 Anima mia Il commissario Marzoli Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Adventures of Pinocchio - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Caliber 9 Rocco Musco Super Hit Similar →
1970 Gentlemen in White Vests Bruno 'Dandy' Stiegler Super Hit Similar →
1967 Tender Sharks Spion SB 3 Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Treasure of San Gennaro Sciascillo Hit Similar →
1966 Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti Matti Super Hit Similar →
1965 I Knew Her Well Emilio Ricci, aka Bietolone Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sunscorched Abel Dragna Super Hit Similar →
1964 Vorsicht Mister Dodd Buddy Herman Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Visitor Cucaracha Hit Similar →
1963 The Twelve Jurors Siebenter Geschworener Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Endless Night Juanitas Friend Hit Similar →
1962 Straße der Verheißung Joe Super Hit Similar →
1962 La leggenda di Fra Diavolo Nadorne Super Hit Similar →
1961 On the Tiger's Back Tagliabue Hit Similar →
1961 Rennen - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Mein Schulfreund Niedermoser Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Day the Rains Came Bandenboss Werner Maurer Hit Similar →
1958 A City's Birthday Celebrations - Hit Similar →
1958 Schwester Bonaventura Willy Pentridge Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Doctor of Stalingrad Pelz, Sanitäter Super Hit Similar →
1954 08/15 Wagner Hit Similar →

Mario Adorf - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mario Adorf?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mario Adorf is "Abissinia" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mario Adorf acted in?

Mario Adorf has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mario Adorf?

Other notable films include "Die Verhoevens", "Vorsicht Mister Dodd", and "Tresko – Amigo Affäre".

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