Lino Banfi
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lino Banfi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Lino Banfi'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lino Banfi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in We Are Cinema, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lino Banfi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lino Banfi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lino Banfi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oi vita mia | Mario | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | We Are Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Uno, nessuno, cento Nino | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cecchi Gori - Una famiglia italiana | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | La voce di Fantozzi | Sé stesso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Where Am I Going? | Senatore Binetto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wedding Fever in Campobello | Antonio Marcipane | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Raccontami una storia | Salvatore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | L'isola degli smemorati | Lucanòr, il mago (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Un posto tranquillo | Frate Raniero | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Vola sciusciù | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Nuda proprietà vendesi | Domenico | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | BelliFreschi | Tommaso nicknamed Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Il commissario Lo Gatto | commissario Natale Lo Gatto | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | School of Thieves | Amalio Siraghi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Department Store | Nicola Patecola da Cerignola, il mendicante | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Firefighters | Nicola Ruoppolo | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | L'allenatore nel pallone | Oronzo Canà | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio | Altomare Secca (episodio "Il pelo della disgrazia") | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | At the Sports Bar | Lino | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Yellow Panther | commissario Pasquale Bellachioma | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vieni avanti cretino | Pasquale Baudaffi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Don't Play with Tigers | Mario Zamboni | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Fracchia The Human Beast | Commissario Auricchio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Cream Horn | Domenico Petruzzelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spaghetti at Midnight | Savino La Grasta | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | La moglie in bianco... l'amante al pepe | Giuseppe 'Peppino' Patanè / Calogero Patanè | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sugar, Honey and Pepper | Milanese Valerio | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Repeating Student Winked at Dean | Rodolfo Calabrone | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | School Teacher in the House | Amedeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Exorciccio | Pasquale Abbate | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Franco e Ciccio superstars | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Why | Direttore del carcere di Sagunto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | It's a Woman's War | Angelo Maria Pisanò | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Clan of the Two Borsalini | Ferdi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Midnight of Love | Doganiere #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Paths of War | Mormone | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Medicine Italian Style | rappresentante di medicinali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gli infermieri della mutua | Borrower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Guess Who's Coming for a Snack? | Uomo Civetta (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Song That's Playing In My Head (Zum Zum Zum) | Hotel receptionist | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | I 2 deputati | Amico di Franco | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Nephews of Zorro | Cercatore d'oro | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Black Sheep | Journalist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Don Chisciotte e Sancio Panza | Cliente della locanda | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | A suon di lupara | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Adultery Italian Style | Marco | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Con rispetto parlando | Il barbiere | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Seduced and Duped | Il parente di Franco e Ciccio alla stazione | Average | Similar → |
Lino Banfi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lino Banfi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lino Banfi is "We Are Cinema" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Lino Banfi acted in?
Lino Banfi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lino Banfi?
Other notable films include "Raccontami una storia", "L'isola degli smemorati", and "La voce di Fantozzi".