Orazio Orlando
ActingAbout Orazio Orlando
Orazio Orlando (14 June 1933 – 18 December 1990) was an Italian film, stage and television actor. He is best remembered for his film roles in Elio Petri's Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) and Property Is No Longer a Theft (1973), Pupi Avati's Help Me Dream (1981) and Alberto Bevilacqua's Woman of Wonders, or La donna delle meraviglie (original title) (1985). At 57 years old, he died of a heart attack on the Teatro Flaiano stage in Rome during the rehearsal of the play Ad Eva aggiungi Eva.
Orazio Orlando Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Orazio Orlando reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Orazio Orlando's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Orazio Orlando'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 The Shatterer, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Orazio Orlando Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Orazio Orlando's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Orazio Orlando has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Shatterer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Woman of Wonders | Ulisse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Unfaithfully Yours | Tullio | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Help Me Dream | Guido | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Speed Driver | Napoli | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Tigers in Lipstick | Fioroni / The Arab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Traffic Jam | Ferreri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Corleone | Pubblico Ministero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Highway Racer | Silicato | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gangbusters | Giorgio | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Latin Male Wanted | Gennarino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Fiend | Commissario Pisani | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Evil Thoughts | avvocato Borderò | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Stream Line | Amedeo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Italy is Rotten | Oronzo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Flower in His Mouth | Pretore Occhipinti | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Policewoman | Pretore Patanè | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Lovers and Other Relatives | Renzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Handsome Devil | Avv. Pantaleo Fortis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Perfume of the Lady in Black | Nicola | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Anima mia | Franco Donati | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Property Is No Longer a Theft | Brigadier Pirelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Amore mio, uccidimi! | Riccardo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | It Was I | Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Orders are Orders | Amedeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer | Mike Durrell / Mike Dugall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Superwitness | Charlot, il secondino capo | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Waterloo | Constant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion | Biglia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Conjugal Debt | Romolo | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Trojan Women | Taltibio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Dolls | Richetto, amante (segment "La minestra") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Un'ombra su Maigret | Gerard Pardon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mia famiglia | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | La paura numero uno | Antonio | Super Hit | Similar → |
Orazio Orlando - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Orazio Orlando?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Orazio Orlando is "The Shatterer" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Orazio Orlando acted in?
Orazio Orlando has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Orazio Orlando?
Other notable films include "Anima mia", "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion", and "The Boxer".