Ignazio Leone

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

50Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 19, 1923

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ignazio Leone 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 Ignazio Leone'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ignazio Leone 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 Ignazio Leone Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ignazio Leone's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

★9.5

Sailors on Deck: Antonio is trying to become a successful singer when he suddenly has to leave for military service in the navy. With Lit

Sailors on Deck

1967•Comedy

★8.5

★8.5

Arms of the Avenger: Using Leonardo Da Vinci's innovative designs for weapons of war, flying engines and other machinery, three brothers join

Arms of the Avenger

1963•Adventure

★8.0

Desiderio 'e sole:

Desiderio 'e sole

1954•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Totòtruffa '62: Antonio, a former variety actor, keeps his daughter in an excellent boarding school by organizing small scams with his f

Totòtruffa '62

1961•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

The Widower: Alberto Nardi is a Roman businessman who fancies himself a man of great capabilities, but whose factory teeters perennia

The Widower

1959•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ignazio Leone.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1974	Trouble in Istamboel	-	Average	Similar →
1974	Playing the Field	Tito Fichera, guardalinee	Flop	Similar →
1973	Theft in the Evening, a Big Coup Hopefully	-	Average	Similar →
1973	The Great Kidnapping	Policeman	Hit	Similar →
1972	The Migratory Bird	Police Commissioner	Average	Similar →
1971	Let's Arm Ourselves and Go!	-	Average	Similar →
1971	Will the Lawyer Franco Benenato Be Able to Defeat his Arch Enemy the Magistrate Ciccio De Ingras?	avv. Alfredo La Prego	Flop	Similar →
1971	Ma che musica maestro	sindaco di S.Veronica Bassa	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Clan of the Two Borsalini	meccanico	Hit	Similar →
1970	Who Gave You the License?	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	The Little War	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Satiricosissimo	giudice	Average	Similar →
1969	Zingara	cameriere	Average	Similar →
1969	I 2 deputati	Martina	Average	Similar →
1968	Baby Doll	De Simone	Hit	Similar →
1968	I due Crociati	Biagio	Average	Similar →
1968	A Stranger in Paso Bravo	Jaime	Flop	Similar →
1967	Death Rides a Horse	Shepherd	Hit	Similar →
1967	Sailors on Deck	Orione	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	Electra One	Ivan	Flop	Similar →
1967	Don Juan in Sicily	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Almost Perfect Crime	Mazzullo	Hit	Similar →
1966	Ischia operazione amore	prete	Flop	Similar →
1966	Seven Golden Men Strike Again	-	Average	Similar →
1965	The Two Parachutists	Parachutist Sullivan	Average	Similar →
1965	Why Go On Killing?	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	002 Operation Moon	Sergio	Flop	Similar →
1965	Mission Bloody Mary	URSS Agent	Flop	Similar →
1963	Arms of the Avenger	Giullare	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Toto and Cleopatra	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	Caesar Against the Pirates	Frontone	Average	Similar →
1961	Gold of Rome	Partisan from Sicily	Hit	Similar →
1961	Totòtruffa '62	Il vigile urbano	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Employee	-	Average	Similar →
1960	I baccanali di Tiberio	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Widower	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Maids	Pasquale	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Overtaxed	Il guardiacaccia	Hit	Similar →
1959	Everyone's in Love	Ermanno Barberio's Assistant	Flop	Similar →
1959	Il raccomandato di ferro	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Totò in the Moon	Un poliziotto	Average	Similar →
1958	Love on the Riviera	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Girl of San Pietro Square	Pippo	Hit	Similar →
1958	Piece of the Sky	Riccardo	Hit	Similar →
1958	He Thief, She Thief	Agente della tributaria (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1957	Pirate of the Half Moon	Nicola	Average	Similar →
1954	An American in Rome	The director Verdolini	Hit	Similar →
1954	Desiderio 'e sole	Gasperini	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	The Unfaithfuls	Policeman	Flop	Similar →

Ignazio Leone - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ignazio Leone?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ignazio Leone is "Sailors on Deck" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Ignazio Leone acted in?

Ignazio Leone has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ignazio Leone?

Other notable films include "Arms of the Avenger", "Desiderio 'e sole", and "Totòtruffa '62".