Paolo Villaggio
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Paolo Villaggio (30 December 1932 — 3 July 2017) was an Italian actor, writer, director and comedian. He is noted for the characters he created with paradoxical and grotesque characteristics: Professor Kranz, the ultra-timid Giandomenico Fracchia, and the obsequious and meek accountant Ugo Fantozzi, perhaps the favourite character in Italian comedy. He wrote several books, usually of satirical character. He also acted in dramatic roles, and appeared in several movies.
Best Paolo Villaggio Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paolo Villaggio's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paolo Villaggio.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mostruosamente Villaggio | Self (Archive Footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | We Are Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sono Gassman! - Vittorio re della commedia | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | La voce di Fantozzi | Sé stesso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Portrait Of My Father | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Generazione 1000 euro | Gelsomino il professore | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Matter of Heart | Renato | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heidi | Großvater | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Teeth | Dr. Cagnano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Azzurro | Giuseppe De Metrio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fantozzi The Return | Rag. Ugo Fantozzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Camerieri | Loris Bianchi | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dear Goddamned Friends | Dieci | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Fantozzi in Heaven | Rag. Ugo Fantozzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Secret of the Old Woods | Col. Procolo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ciao, Professore! | Marco Sperelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Comics 2 | Paolo | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fantozzi to the Rescue | Rag. Ugo Fantozzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Comics | Paolo | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Voice of the Moon | Gonnella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | I Won the New Year's Lottery | Paolo Ciottoli | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Fantozzi Retires | Rag. Ugo Fantozzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Big Fox | Ugo Maria Volpone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Super Fantozzi | Ugo Fantozzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | School of Thieves | Dalmazio Siraghi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Department Store | Detenuto Turati / Robot | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Who's Afraid of Dracula? | Giandomenico Fracchia | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Firefighters | Paolo Casalotti | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tit for Tat | Gino Sciaccaluga | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fantozzi Still Suffers | Rag. Ugo Fantozzi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | Ringhio / Il Geometra | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Forbidden Dreams | Paolo Coniglio | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Fracchia The Human Beast | Giandomenico Fracchia / La Belva Umana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fantozzi Against the Wind | Rag. Ugo Fantozzi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Where Are You Going on Holiday? | Arturo (episodio "Si Buana") | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Quando c'era lui... caro lei! | Berretta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Il... Belpaese | Guido Belardinelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mr. Robinson | Robi | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen | Professor Schmidt / Presentatore quiz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Second Tragic Fantozzi | Ugo Fantozzi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fantozzi: White Collar Blues | Ugo Fantozzi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Baron's Mazurka | Checco Coniglio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | To My Dear Mother on Her Birthday | Conte Fernando - Didino | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Blessed Are the Rich | Augusto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Without Family | Agostino Antoniucci | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brancaleone at the Crusades | Thorz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Il Terribile Ispettore | Paolo De Angelis | Average | Similar → |
Paolo Villaggio - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paolo Villaggio?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paolo Villaggio is "We Are Cinema" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Paolo Villaggio acted in?
Paolo Villaggio has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paolo Villaggio?
Other notable films include "Sono Gassman! - Vittorio re della commedia", "Fantozzi: White Collar Blues", and "La voce di Fantozzi".