Umberto D'Orsi
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Umberto D'Orsi (30 July 1929 – 31 August 1976) was an Italian character actor and comedian. Born in Trieste, D'Orsi took a degree in law in 1953, but he was already active in theater from 1950, performing in small companies of prose and revue. From 1962 till his death, D'Orsi was a prolific supporting actor, appearing in as many as fifteen films a year. He died in Rome at 47 from a heart attack. Description above from the Wikipedia article Umberto D'Orsi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Umberto D'Orsi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Umberto D'Orsi's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Umberto D'Orsi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sailors on Deck, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Umberto D'Orsi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Umberto D'Orsi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Umberto D'Orsi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Fantozzi: White Collar Blues | Count Diego Catellani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Macrò | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Theft in the Evening, a Big Coup Hopefully | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Return of Halleluja | Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Story of Fear and a Knife | Ingegner Brambilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? | Romano, Don Salvatore's lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Two of the F. 1 at the Craziest, Craziest Race in the World | Ambrogio Barillà | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Clan of the Two Borsalini | commissario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tin Girl | Mago | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Il divorzio | dottore | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Pensiero d'amore | Mr. Tibiletti | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Unknown Woman | Paolo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Conspiracy of Torture | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Puro siccome un angelo papà mi fece monaco... di Monza | cardinale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Franco, Ciccio and the Pirate Blackbeard | Creditore di Ciccio | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Il Terribile Ispettore | Onorevole Giulio Scorzarelli-Micci | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Fourth Wall | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | I See Naked | Federico | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | I 2 deputati | Ugo Latterin | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Nephews of Zorro | Comandante della Nave | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Black Sheep | Roberto Franceschini 'Pampero' | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Don Chisciotte e Sancio Panza | Don Pietro | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | I due Crociati | Goffredo di Buglione | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Spirits of the Dead | Hans (segment "William Wilson") | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | I due vigili | Capitano Merli | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Golden Chameleon | Il Dottore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Sailors on Deck | Teddy Rodano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Death Walks in Laredo | Bronson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Two Sons of Ringo | Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Big Blackout | Joe Crane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Two Sans-culottes | Deville | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | How We Robbed the Bank of Italy | Commissario | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Me, Me, Me... and the Others | Man in Railway Station | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Complexes | Ernesto (I) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Con rispetto parlando | Titolare agenzia pompe funebri | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Controsesso | Armando (segment "Una donna d'affari") | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | I ragazzi dell'Hully Gully | Filippo Salimbeni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Game of Crime | Commissioner Perrotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Il gaucho | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Seven Vipers (The Latin Husband) | Emilio Bernasconi | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Let's Talk About Women | Old Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Thursday | Rigoni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Swindlers | Lucarini (segment "Siciliani") | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Il successo | Il fascista capitalista | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Little Nuns | Giovanni Menegatti detto Spugna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Magnificent Adventurer | Granduca di Toscana | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Verona Trial | Luciano Gottardi | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Girl from Parma | l'ingegnere | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | La cuccagna | Dott. Giuseppe Visonà | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Screwball | - | Average | Similar → |
Umberto D'Orsi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Umberto D'Orsi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Umberto D'Orsi is "Sailors on Deck" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Umberto D'Orsi acted in?
Umberto D'Orsi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Umberto D'Orsi?
Other notable films include "Puro siccome un angelo papà mi fece monaco... di Monza", "I ragazzi dell'Hully Gully", and "Fantozzi: White Collar Blues".