Nicolae Praida

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

28Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 20, 1933

Birth Place: Samokov, Bulgaria

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicolae Praida reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nicolae Praida'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicolae Praida remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Actor and the Savages, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nicolae Praida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nicolae Praida's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

The Actor and the Savages (1975) movie poster

★8.3

The Actor and the Savages: Toma Caragiu plays Costica Caratase character inspired by the personality of the great actor Constantin Tanase. The act

The Actor and the Savages

1975•Comedy

★8.0

The Power and The Truth (1972) movie poster

★8.0

The Power and The Truth: This is a communist propaganda movie that follows the life of an engineer who is in conflict with power hungry apparatch

The Power and The Truth

1972•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Prides: Professor Cristian conducts research on a citostatic. He is still dealing though with the unjust condemning he suffered

Prides

1982•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Călifar's Mill: Stoica, a poor man from a small village, asks for Călifar's help to make him rich. Călifar deceives him, offering him on

Călifar's Mill

1984•Fantasy

★7.0

★7.0

Crew for Singapore: A ship captain loses his ship and most of his crew in a shipwreck in the Caribbean. Returning home, he has a guilty cons

Crew for Singapore

1981•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicolae Praida.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	Ryna	Grandfather	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Conjugal Bed	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Love and Warm Water	-	Hit	Similar →
1992	Casa din vis	-	Average	Similar →
1988	The Miracle	Gheorghe Dinică	Hit	Similar →
1987	The Season of Love	-	Average	Similar →
1984	Călifar's Mill	Gorgan	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Surorile	Bărcan	Flop	Similar →
1983	Like in Films	Matei	Hit	Similar →
1982	Prides	”Canaris”	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Mad Forest	Darie's father	Average	Similar →
1981	Crew for Singapore	Nicolae Praida	Hit	Similar →
1981	The Winner	Covaci	Hit	Similar →
1981	I have an Idea	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Destination Mahmudia	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Man We Need	Grigore	Hit	Similar →
1978	Before the Silence	-	Hit	Similar →
1978	The Fury	Mitu	Average	Similar →
1975	Alexandra And The Inferno	Radiotelegrafistul	Flop	Similar →
1975	Postcards with Wildflowers	-	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Actor and the Savages	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	The Trap	-	Average	Similar →
1972	The Power and The Truth	-	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	The Apple Trees	Andriușa	Flop	Similar →
1961	Porto-Franco	Dan Neagu	Hit	Similar →
1961	Close to the Sun	Dinuț	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Storm	Andrei	Average	Similar →
1959	Life Doesn't Spare	-	Flop	Similar →

Nicolae Praida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nicolae Praida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicolae Praida is "The Actor and the Savages" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Nicolae Praida acted in?

Nicolae Praida has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nicolae Praida?

Other notable films include "The Power and The Truth", "Prides", and "Călifar's Mill".