Irina Maleeva - Actor Profile

Irina Maleeva

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
16Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1954

About Irina Maleeva

Irina Maleeva is a Bulgarian actress, dancer, vocalist and performer. She was discovered by Federico Fellini in 1968.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Irina Maleeva reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Irina Maleeva'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Irina Maleeva remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Merchant of Venice, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Irina Maleeva Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Irina Maleeva's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The Merchant of Venice (1969) movie poster
★8.0

The Merchant of Venice: A short film directed by Orson Welles based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. While actually completed, it

The Merchant of Venice

1969•Drama
★6.7
Kidnap Syndicate (1975) movie poster
★6.7

Kidnap Syndicate: After his son is kidnapped, a millionaire industrialist seeks revenge, in spite of the potential danger that his rash ac

Kidnap Syndicate

1975•Crime
★6.6
Orders Signed in White (1974) movie poster
★6.6

Orders Signed in White: After a phone call has been intercepted (an industrialist is going to receive a huge amount of money from a foreign bank

Orders Signed in White

1974•Crime
★6.2
Spirits of the Dead (1968) movie poster
★6.2

Spirits of the Dead: Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly

Spirits of the Dead

1968•Horror
★6.0
Littlefoot the Policeman (1974) movie poster
★6.0

Littlefoot the Policeman: Petralia, a Neapolitan policeman casually makes friends with Maria, a girl engaged in the smuggling of cigarettes and be

Littlefoot the Policeman

1974•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Irina Maleeva.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 The Meddler Angie Average Similar →
2003 Wasabi Tuna - Flop Similar →
1994 Hard Drive Emma Flop Similar →
1986 Last Resort Maria Flop Similar →
1980 Union City The Contessa Flop Similar →
1978 A House in the Clouds Florence Marteli Flop Similar →
1976 The Yum Yum Girls Carmen Flop Similar →
1975 Kidnap Syndicate Lina Hit Similar →
1974 Il trafficone Silvana Scardocchia Flop Similar →
1974 Orders Signed in White Teresa Hit Similar →
1974 Littlefoot the Policeman Maria Average Similar →
1973 Suppose... I Break Your Neck - Flop Similar →
1973 Ku Fu? Dalla Sicilia con furore Unci Vuncia Average Similar →
1971 Web of the Spider Elsie Perkins Average Similar →
1969 The Merchant of Venice Jessica Super Hit Similar →
1968 Spirits of the Dead Gypsy Fortune Teller (Segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited) Average Similar →

Irina Maleeva - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Irina Maleeva?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Irina Maleeva is "The Merchant of Venice" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Irina Maleeva acted in?

Irina Maleeva has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Irina Maleeva?

Other notable films include "Kidnap Syndicate", "Orders Signed in White", and "Spirits of the Dead".