Ray Barretto
ActingAbout Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto was an American percussionist and bandleader of Puerto Rican ancestry. Throughout his career as a percussionist, he played a wide variety of Latin music styles, as well as Latin jazz.
Ray Barretto Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ray Barretto reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ray Barretto's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Ray Barretto'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 Salsa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ray Barretto Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Barretto's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ray Barretto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Self - Performer (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | From Mambo to Hip Hop | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Legends of Jazz con Ramsey Lewis Volume 3 | Self - Percussionista | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Las caras lindas de Tite Curet | Self (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Money | Chandra | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Walking Tour of Sesame Street | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beats of the Heart: Salsa | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Salsa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ray Barretto - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Barretto?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Barretto is "Salsa" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Barretto acted in?
Ray Barretto has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Barretto?
Other notable films include "Las caras lindas de Tite Curet", "Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York", and "Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)".