Don Novello - Actor Profile

Don Novello

Acting
34Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1943
Birth Place: Ashtabula, Ohio, USA

About Don Novello

Donald "Don" Novello (born January 1, 1943) is an American writer, film director, producer, actor, singer and comedian. He is best known for his work on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1978 until 1980, and again in 1985–86, often as the character Father Guido Sarducci. He appeared as Sarducci in the video of Rodney Dangerfield's "Rappin' Rodney", and on many subsequent television shows, including Married... with Children, Blossom, It's Garry Shandling's Show, Unhappily Ever After, Square Pegs and The Colbert Report.

Best Don Novello Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Novello's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) movie poster
★7.6

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary — A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former ca

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989•Comedy
★7.4
The Godfather Part III (1990) movie poster
★7.4

The Godfather Part III — In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone

The Godfather Part III

1990•Crime
★7.0
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) movie poster
★7.0

Atlantis: The Lost Empire — A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlanti

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001•Animation
★7.0
Belushi (2020) movie poster
★7.0

Belushi — Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feat

Belushi

2020•Documentary
★6.7
Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) movie poster
★6.7

Tucker: The Man and His Dream — Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision wi

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

1988•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Novello.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Belushi Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Palo Alto Mr. Wilson Average Similar →
2011 Twixt Melvin Flop Similar →
2010 The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear Father Guido Sarducci Average Similar →
2006 Factory Girl Mort Silvers Average Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Self Flop Similar →
2003 Rent Control Rico Flop Similar →
2003 Atlantis: Milo's Return Vinny (voice) Average Similar →
2002 Mr. Bill Does Vegas - Flop Similar →
2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire Vincenzo 'Vinny' Santorini (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Just One Night Italian Drifter Flop Similar →
2000 The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle Fruit Vendor Twins Flop Similar →
1998 Just the Ticket Tony Flop Similar →
1997 Touch Father Navaroli Average Similar →
1996 Jack Bartender Average Similar →
1996 Ho Ho Nooooooo!!! It's Mr. Bill's Christmas Special! Father Sarducci Flop Similar →
1995 One Night Stand Warren Miller Flop Similar →
1995 Casper Father Guido Sarducci Average Similar →
1993 Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde Sanchez Average Similar →
1991 La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Father Guido Sarducci Flop Similar →
1990 The Godfather Part III Dominic Abbandando Hit Similar →
1990 The Spirit of '76 Translator Flop Similar →
1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Father Guido Sarducci Super Hit Similar →
1989 New York Stories Hector Average Similar →
1988 Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Father Guido Sarducci Flop Similar →
1988 Tucker: The Man and His Dream Stan Hit Similar →
1987 Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch Self Flop Similar →
1986 Father Guido Sarducci's Vatican Inquirer: The Pope's Tour Father Guido Sarducci Flop Similar →
1985 Head Office Sal Flop Similar →
1985 Father Guido Sarducci Goes to College Father Guido Sarducci Flop Similar →
1984 Pinocchio Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1982 Become an Artist Guido Sarducci Flop Similar →
1980 Gilda Live Father Guido Sarducci Average Similar →
1972 Life with Video Man on Television Flop Similar →

Don Novello - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Novello?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Novello is "Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Don Novello acted in?

Don Novello has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Novello?

Other notable films include "The Godfather Part III", "Atlantis: The Lost Empire", and "Belushi".