Rodolfo Arena

Acting

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 15, 1910

Birth Place: Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil

About Rodolfo Arena

Angelo Arena, known as Rodolfo Arena (Araraquara, December 15, 1910 — Rio de Janeiro, August 31, 1980), was a Brazilian actor. Son of Italians Antonio Arena and Rosa Acettosi, he was born in the interior of São Paulo. He began his artistic career in the circus. In the 1930s he debuted in theater and from then on had a successful career that included almost one hundred films, some soap operas and more than three hundred plays. He was one of the most prolific actors in Brazilian cinema.

Best Rodolfo Arena Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rodolfo Arena's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Bububu no Bobobó —

Bububu no Bobobó

1980•Comedy

★10.0

The Spirit of Zé Lins (2006) movie poster

★10.0

The Spirit of Zé Lins — Documentary on the life and work of José Lins do Rego (1901-1957), one of Brazil's greatest 20th century literary author

The Spirit of Zé Lins

2006•Documentary

★10.0

Pobre Príncipe Encantado (1969) movie poster

★10.0

Pobre Príncipe Encantado — Wanderley, a young and dreamy Army parachutist, arrives in Teresópolis, a resort mountain town, to enjoy his holidays wi

Pobre Príncipe Encantado

1969•Music

★8.5

★8.5

Meu Nome é Lampião — Lampião's gang raids a farm just as the wedding of Antônio Saraiva and the Baroness's goddaughter is being prepared. In

Meu Nome é Lampião

1969•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Denúncia Vazia — An elderly couple decides to commit suicide after receive a eviction order. The first short-film of Adélia Sampaio, the

Denúncia Vazia

1979•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rodolfo Arena.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	The Spirit of Zé Lins	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional	Self	Flop	Similar →
1981	A Mulher Sensual	Pai de Marina	Average	Similar →
1980	The Woman Who Invented Love	Doutor Perdigão	Average	Similar →
1980	Bububu no Bobobó	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	The Torturer	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Bye Bye Brazil	Lavrador	Hit	Similar →
1980	Flamengo Paixão	-	Average	Similar →
1979	A Pantera Nua	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Maneco, o Super Tio	Avô	Average	Similar →
1979	Denúncia Vazia	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Delirious Saturdays	Afonso	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	I Killed Lucio Flavio	Celso	Flop	Similar →
1978	Summer Showers	Lourenço	Flop	Similar →
1978	Lady on the Bus	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	J.J.J., o Amigo do Super-Homem	-	Hit	Similar →
1977	Sweet Thieves	Português	Hit	Similar →
1976	The Vampire of Copacabana	Motorista	Hit	Similar →
1976	Xica	Sargento-Mor	Hit	Similar →
1976	Intimacy	Cícero	Flop	Similar →
1975	Com as Calças na Mão	Lauro	Flop	Similar →
1975	Enigma for Demons	Dr. Barbosa	Average	Similar →
1975	Quando as Mulheres Querem Provas	Arquimedes	Flop	Similar →
1974	Sagarana: O Duelo	Exaltino	Average	Similar →
1973	Joanna Francesa	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Rodolfo Arena – Um Ator do Brasil	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Go To Work You Bum!	Pai de Dino	Flop	Similar →
1972	Eu Transo, Ela Transa	Afonso	Flop	Similar →
1972	O Grande Gozador	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Independência ou Morte	Palmela	Hit	Similar →
1972	Saint Bernard	Dr. Magalhães	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Lucia McCartney, Call Girl	Uncle	Flop	Similar →
1971	Adventures with Uncle Manuelo	Avô	Average	Similar →
1971	Em Família	Seu Souza	Flop	Similar →
1971	Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva	-	Average	Similar →
1971	O Doce Esporte do Sexo	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Os Senhores da Terra	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Brazil Year 2000	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Macunaima	Maanape	Hit	Similar →
1969	Baron Olavo, The Horrible	Baron Olavo	Average	Similar →
1969	Killed the Family and Went to the Movies	Pai	Hit	Similar →
1969	Pobre Príncipe Encantado	Joca	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Meu Nome é Lampião	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Capitu	José Dias	Average	Similar →
1968	Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço	Coronel Canavieira	Flop	Similar →
1966	Plantation Boy	José Paulino	Hit	Similar →
1964	Lollipop!	Capitão	Flop	Similar →
1963	Golden Mouth	Dentista	Average	Similar →
1955	O Diamante	-	Flop	Similar →
1946	The Drunkard	José	Flop	Similar →

Rodolfo Arena - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rodolfo Arena?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rodolfo Arena is "Bububu no Bobobó" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rodolfo Arena acted in?

Rodolfo Arena has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rodolfo Arena?

Other notable films include "The Spirit of Zé Lins", "Pobre Príncipe Encantado", and "Meu Nome é Lampião".