Robert Desiderio - Actor Profile

Robert Desiderio

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
20Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 9, 1951

Robert Desiderio Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Desiderio reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Robert Desiderio's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Robert Desiderio'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 Darkness Before Dawn, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Desiderio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Desiderio's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Darkness Before Dawn (1993) movie poster
★8.0

Darkness Before Dawn: An uplifting family drama about the danger of drug addiction, DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN stars Meredith Baxter (TV's FAMILY TI

Darkness Before Dawn

1993•Drama
★8.0
She Stood Alone (1991) movie poster
★8.0

She Stood Alone: Prudence Crandall establishes herself in Cantenbury, and starts a girls-school. When Eliza Harris, a black girl, wants t

She Stood Alone

1991•Drama
★7.7
Stop at Nothing (1991) movie poster
★7.7

Stop at Nothing: An ex-prosecutor takes a bodyguard job protecting a girl from a mother who has lost custody. The father was accused of s

Stop at Nothing

1991•Drama
★7.5
Moonlight (1982) movie poster
★7.5

Moonlight: A fast-food delivery man for a New York Chinese restaurant gets involved with international terrorists and is recruited

Moonlight

1982•Action
★7.1
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995) movie poster
★7.1

The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise: Angel's televangelical ministry launches a boycott against a movie entitled "Little Ezekial," and Rockford is hired to p

The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise

1995•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Desiderio has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Liberal Arts David Hit Similar →
2000 Murder in the Mirror Paul Richland Hit Similar →
1999 Take My Advice: The Ann and Abby Story Mort Flop Similar →
1998 No Laughing Matter Richard Warren Hit Similar →
1997 Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End Self Flop Similar →
1996 Once You Meet a Stranger Andy Stahl Flop Similar →
1996 Educating Mom Mr. Benson Hit Similar →
1995 The Silence of Adultery Michael Harcott Flop Similar →
1995 The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise Jerry Michaels Hit Similar →
1994 Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence Arnie Ryan Flop Similar →
1993 Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back Sean Cheney Average Similar →
1993 Darkness Before Dawn Al Van Petten Super Hit Similar →
1991 Stop at Nothing Sgt. Jake Morris Super Hit Similar →
1991 She Stood Alone Andrew Gibson Super Hit Similar →
1990 People Like Us Bernard Slatkin Average Similar →
1989 Gross Anatomy Dr. Banks Average Similar →
1989 Original Sin John Flop Similar →
1984 Oh, God! You Devil Billy Wayne Average Similar →
1982 Moonlight Lenny Barbella Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Princess and the Cabbie Joe Holiday Hit Similar →

Robert Desiderio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Desiderio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Desiderio is "Darkness Before Dawn" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Desiderio acted in?

Robert Desiderio has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Desiderio?

Other notable films include "She Stood Alone", "Stop at Nothing", and "Moonlight".

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