Plácido Domingo - Actor Profile

Plácido Domingo

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 21, 1941
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain

About Plácido Domingo

Although born in Madrid, Spain, Placido Domingo spent a major portion of his life living in Mexico City where he graduated from the Mexico City Conservatory. His first operatic performance was in a staging of La Traviata in Monterrey playing Alfredo. He was then a Tenor for the Israel National Opera and subsequently moved to Europe.

Plácido Domingo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Plácido Domingo reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Plácido Domingo's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Plácido Domingo'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 Gran Gala di Verdi, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Plácido Domingo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Plácido Domingo's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Plácido Domingo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Andrea Bocelli - The Celebration:30th Anniversary - Super Hit Similar →
2025 14 Short Films About Opera - Super Hit Similar →
2024 The Three Tenors - Birth of a Legend Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Sweet Taste of Success Plácido Domingo Super Hit Similar →
2018 El corazón del Teatro Real Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Metropolitan Opera: Luisa Miller Miller Super Hit Similar →
2017 Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Il Volo: Notte Magica - A Tribute To The Three Tenors 2016 - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Helene Fischer - Weihnachten - Live aus der Hofburg Wien Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Il Trovatore Il conte di Luna Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Tribute to Pavarotti One Amazing Weekend in Petra Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Metropolitan Opera HD Live Gounod's Romeo et Juliette Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2007 To Play and to Fight Self - Interviewee / Trumpet Super Hit Similar →
2001 Otello Otello Super Hit Similar →
2001 Moulin Rouge! Voice of Man in the Moon Super Hit Similar →
2001 Gran Gala di Verdi - Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Three Tenors Christmas Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Queen of Spades [The Metropolitan Opera] Gherman Super Hit Similar →
1999 Great Tenor Performances Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Three Tenors in Paris Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Fedora Loris Ipanov Super Hit Similar →
1997 Carmen Don José Super Hit Similar →
1996 Merry Christmas from Vienna Self - Tenor Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Transformation of the World Into Music Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra Gabriele Adorno Super Hit Similar →
1992 Otello Otello Super Hit Similar →
1992 La Fanciulla del West Dick Johnson o Ramerrez Super Hit Similar →
1992 Symphony for the Spire - Super Hit Similar →
1991 La Fanciulla Del West Dick Johnson alias Ramerrez Super Hit Similar →
1990 Lohengrin Lohengrin Super Hit Similar →
1988 Carmen Don José Super Hit Similar →
1986 La Gioconda Enzo Super Hit Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Francesca da Rimini Paolo Malatesta Super Hit Similar →
1984 Die Fledermaus Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1983 Berlioz: Les Troyens Aeneas Super Hit Similar →
1983 Manon Lescaut Des Grieux Super Hit Similar →
1983 Don Carlo Don Carlo Super Hit Similar →
1982 La fanciulla del West Dick Johnson Super Hit Similar →
1982 Verdi Ernani Ernani Super Hit Similar →
1982 Cavalleria rusticana Turiddu Super Hit Similar →
1981 Hommage a Sevilla Himself Super Hit Similar →
1981 Samson et Dalila Samson Super Hit Similar →
1980 Georges Bizet: Carmen Don José Super Hit Similar →
1980 Puccini: Manon Lescaut Chevalier des Grieux Super Hit Similar →
1978 Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci Turiddu / Canio Super Hit Similar →
1977 Rigoletto The Duke of Mantua Super Hit Similar →
1974 Puccini's Madama Butterfly Pinkerton Super Hit Similar →
1970 Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein Self Super Hit Similar →
1970 Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony Self / Tenor Super Hit Similar →

Plácido Domingo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Plácido Domingo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Plácido Domingo is "Gran Gala di Verdi" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Plácido Domingo acted in?

Plácido Domingo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Plácido Domingo?

Other notable films include "Il Volo: Notte Magica - A Tribute To The Three Tenors 2016", "Berlioz: Les Troyens", and "Otello".

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