Mel Ferrer
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Melchor Gastón Ferrer (August 25, 1917 – June 2, 2008) was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He achieved prominence on Broadway before scoring notable film hits with Scaramouche, Lili, and Knights of the Round Table. He starred opposite his wife, actress Audrey Hepburn, in War and Peace and produced her film Wait Until Dark. He also acted extensively in European films and appeared in several cult hits, including The Antichrist (1974), The Suspicious Death of a Minor (1975), The Black Corsair (1976), and Nightmare City (1980). Description above from the Wikipedia article Mel Ferrer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Mel Ferrer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mel Ferrer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mel Ferrer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Mel 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 Ladies Man, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mel Ferrer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mel Ferrer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mel Ferrer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Deneuve, la reine Catherine | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Audrey | Self - Actor / 1st Husband (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Legenden: Audrey Hepburn | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Audrey Hepburn: Remembered | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Tender Sunset | Franz Bollenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | One Shoe Makes it Murder | Carl Charnock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Thousand Billion Dollars | Cornelius A. Woaegen, president of GTI | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Lili Marleen | David Mendelssohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Vultures Over the City | Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fugitive Family | Anthony Durano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Memory of Eva Ryker | Dr. Sanford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Yesterday's Tomorrow | Colonel Stone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hi-Riders | Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Pyjama Girl Case | Professor Henry Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gangbusters | Peseti | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Black Corsair | Van Gould | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Net | Aurelio Morelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Suspicious Death of a Minor | Police superintendent | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brannigan | Mel Fields | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Antichrist | Massimo Oderisi | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Carola | Gen. Franz von Clodius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wait Until Dark | French-Canadian Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | El Greco | El Greco (Domenico Teotocopulo) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sex and the Single Girl | Rudy DeMeyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Fall of the Roman Empire | Cleander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Paris When It Sizzles | Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | El señor de La Salle | Juan Bautista de La Salle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Maj. Gen. Robert Haines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Laws of War | Marco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ladies Man | Georges Gauthier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Blood and Roses | Leopoldo De Karnstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The World, the Flesh and the Devil | Benson Thacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fraulein | Maj. Foster MacLain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Sun Also Rises | Robert Cohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vintage | Giancarlo Barandero | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Mayerling | Crown Prince Rudolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Elena and Her Men | Le comte Henri de Chevincourt | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Prince Andrei Bolkonsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oh... Rosalinda!! | Capt. Alfred Westerman | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Forbidden | Don Paolo Salinas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Knights of the Round Table | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Saadia | Henrik | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lili | Paul Berthalet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scaramouche | Noel, Marquis de Maynes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Rancho Notorious | Frenchy Fairmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Brave Bulls | Luís Bello | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Born to Be Bad | Gobby | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lost Boundaries | Dr. Scott Mason Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Fugitive | Father Serra (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Mel Ferrer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mel Ferrer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mel Ferrer is "Ladies Man" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mel Ferrer acted in?
Mel Ferrer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mel Ferrer?
Other notable films include "Yesterday's Tomorrow", "A Tender Sunset", and "Fraulein".