Franco Diogene
ActingAbout Franco Diogene
Franco Diogene was born on October 20, 1947 in Catania, Sicily, Italy as Concetto Francesco Diogene. He was an actor, known for Midnight Express (1978), The Big Blue (1988) and The Name of the Rose (1986). He was married to Mariella Denari. He died on May 28, 2005 in Genova, Italy.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franco Diogene 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 Franco Diogene'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Franco Diogene remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Name of the Rose, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Franco Diogene Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franco Diogene's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Franco Diogene.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Maria Goretti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair | Luigi Mennini | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Un uomo perbene | L'avvocato della sig.ra Marzano | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | La classe non è acqua | Professore Siciliano | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Stendhal Syndrome | Victim’s Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Poliziotti | Bunny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | 18.000 giorni fa | Dott. Bianchi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Pretty Princess | Titolare del bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ci hai rotto papà | Colonnello Nardini | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Caino e Caino | Direttore della Casa di Riposo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Arizona Road | Sheriff Barker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Watch Out for Perestroika | il portiere della pensione | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs | Padre di Violetta | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Sweet House of Horrors | Mr. Coby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Big Blue | Receptionist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Il lupo di mare | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Grumpy | controllore del treno | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | 7 Kilos in 7 Days | Assessore Turri | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Name of the Rose | Papal Visitor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Madman at War | Nitti | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Il ragazzo di campagna | Insurrance Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Don Camillo | Binella | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Same Sea, Same Beach | Piero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Heads I Win, Tails You Lose | team manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Attila Scourge of God | Genoese Merchant | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Grand Hotel Excelsior | Ing. Binotti | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Haunted House | il proprietario della casa fatiscente | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Madly in Love | Capo cameriere | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Soup | Campione americano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Crime at Porta Romana | Busoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | City of Women | Party Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | School Teacher on the Sea with Her Class | Preside | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Trauma | Bitto | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The New Godfathers | Achmet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Policewoman on the Porno Squad | Joe Maccarone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Saturday, Sunday and Friday | l'avvocato del gangster (episodio "Venerdì") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Gardenia | Gardenia's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Midnight Express | Yesil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Taxi Girl | Sheik Abdul Lala | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tentacles | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen | Droghiere (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Rome, the Other Face of Violence | Laurenti's Lawyer #1 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | La madama | Fruit Vendor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Sex with a Smile | Comm Ignazio (episodio "I soldi in bocca") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Teasers | Amante di Monica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Strip Nude for Your Killer | Maurizio Montani | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Noon Vigilante | il vigile corrotto Nardini | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ante Up | Peppino il Barbiere | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | How Colonel Buttiglione Became a General | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Teresa the Thief | - | Hit | Similar → |
Franco Diogene - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Franco Diogene?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Diogene is "The Name of the Rose" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Franco Diogene acted in?
Franco Diogene has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franco Diogene?
Other notable films include "Midnight Express", "The Big Blue", and "Same Sea, Same Beach".