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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Orazio Orlando reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Orazio Orlando's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Orazio Orlando remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Orazio Orlando Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Orazio Orlando's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Orazio Orlando.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Shatterer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Woman of Wonders | Ulisse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Unfaithfully Yours | Tullio | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Help Me Dream | Guido | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Speed Driver | Napoli | Flop | 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 | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Stream Line | Amedeo | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Property Is No Longer a Theft | Brigadier Pirelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Amore mio, uccidimi! | Riccardo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | It Was I | Commissioner | Flop | 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 | Flop | 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 | 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 "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" with a rating of 8.2/10.
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 "La paura numero uno", "The Boxer", and "Help Me Dream".