Arduíno Colassanti - Actor Profile

Arduíno Colassanti

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 15, 1936
Birth Place: Livorno, Italy

About Arduíno Colassanti

Arduino Colasanti (Livorno, February 15, 1936 — Niterói, February 22, 2014) was an Italian-born Brazilian actor. With a 40-year span, Colassanti's mainly associated with films made during the 1960s an 1970s, under the Cinema Novo (Brazilian New Wave) movement. He's known for portraing the titular frenchman in 1971s "Como Era Gostoso o Meu Francês" (How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman). Seen as one of the main leading men of Cinema Novo by his distinguishable blond hair and blue eyes, during his career Colassanti was directed by filmmakers such as Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Leon Hirszman, Walter Lima Jr., Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Tereza Trautman and Luiz Carlos Lacerda. Born in Livorno, Italy, Colassanti was also a surfer and an pioneer in the early steps of aquatic photography in Brazil. He spent his twillight years in the city of Niterói, where he passed and was buried in 2014.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arduíno Colassanti reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Arduíno Colassanti's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arduíno Colassanti remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Naquela Noite ele Sonhou com um Mar Azul, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Arduíno Colassanti Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arduíno Colassanti's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arduíno Colassanti.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 Naquela Noite ele Sonhou com um Mar Azul - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Sunstroke Homem do Café Flop Similar →
2004 Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City Chefe dos Selvagens Flop Similar →
2002 Lara Pescador Hit Similar →
2000 Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion Parceiro de Bilhar - Rio Average Similar →
1998 Bela Donna Capitão Flop Similar →
1997 The Oyster and the Wind Magari Average Similar →
1997 Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Self Flop Similar →
1993 Oceano Atlantis - Flop Similar →
1987 Leila Diniz - Flop Similar →
1987 After Eight... Forever Pai Flop Similar →
1985 Tropclip Pai de Krishna Flop Similar →
1984 Quilombo Blaer Hit Similar →
1982 The Brazilwood Man Cristo Flop Similar →
1979 O Caçador de Esmeraldas Borba Gato Average Similar →
1978 Daniel, Capanga de Deus - Flop Similar →
1974 Mestiça, a Escrava Indomável Feitor Flop Similar →
1973 The Men I Had Peter Flop Similar →
1972 Procura-se uma Virgem - Flop Similar →
1972 Who Is Beta? - Flop Similar →
1972 Love, Carnival and Dreams Tristão/Oxóssi Flop Similar →
1971 How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman Francês Average Similar →
1971 Mãos Vazias Mário Flop Similar →
1970 The Alienist Porfírio Average Similar →
1970 Uma Garota em Maus Lençóis - Flop Similar →
1970 Minha Namorada - Average Similar →
1969 Brazil Year 2000 - Average Similar →
1969 Memories of Helen Renato Flop Similar →
1969 A Doce Mulher Amada Egberto Flop Similar →
1968 Hunger for Love Felipe Flop Similar →
1968 A Virgem Prometida - Flop Similar →
1967 The Girl from Ipanema Pedro Paulo Average Similar →
1967 El Justicero - Flop Similar →
1967 Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self Super Hit Similar →

Arduíno Colassanti - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arduíno Colassanti?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arduíno Colassanti is "Naquela Noite ele Sonhou com um Mar Azul" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Arduíno Colassanti acted in?

Arduíno Colassanti has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arduíno Colassanti?

Other notable films include "Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo", "Quilombo", and "Lara".