
Adolfo Celi
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Adolfo Celi (27 July 1922 –19 February 1986) was an Italian film actor and director.
Adolfo Celi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Adolfo Celi reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Adolfo Celi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Adolfo Celi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains My Friends, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Adolfo Celi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adolfo Celi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Adolfo Celi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Friends Act III | Professor Sassaroli | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cinderella '80 | Goncalvo Gherardeschi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Friends Act II | Professeur Sassaroli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Madly in Love | Gustav | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Carnapping - Ordered, Stolen and Sold | Polizeipräsident | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Café Express | Chief Inspector Ramacci Pisanelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Le braghe del padrone | Eugenio - the president | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Tiger Is Still Alive: Sandokan to the Rescue | James Brooke | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Merciless Man | Commissario Lo Gallo | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Horse Fever | President of the Court | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen | Vladimiro Palese | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife | Antonio | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man | Polizeichef | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | My Friends | Il Professor Sassaroli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Balloon Vendor | Dr. Monforte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Phantom of Liberty | The Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | General Hans Krebs | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Holidays | Commissioner Rizzuto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Italian Connection | Don Vito Tressoldi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Who Saw Her Die? | Serafian | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? | Inspector Vezzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Brother Sun, Sister Moon | Konsul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Have Changed Their Face | Giovanni Nosferatu | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brancaleone at the Crusades | Re Boemondo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Cop | Le commissaire divisionnaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | Signor Bardoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Archangel | Marco Tarocchi Roda | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fantabulous Inc. | Karl Maria van Beethoven | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Seven Times Seven | Gefängnisdirektor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Danger: Diabolik | Ralph Valmont | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Death Sentence | Friar Baldwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Grand Slam | Mark Milford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Honey Pot | Inspector Rizzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Bobo | Francisco Carbonell | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Grand Prix | Agostini Manetta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | King of Hearts | Schottischer Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pleasant Nights | Bernardozzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Target for Killing | Henry Perkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Emilio Largo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Man Named John | Msgr. Radini Tedeschi | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Snow Job | Riccardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Agony and the Ecstasy | Giovanni de' Medici | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | Battaglia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Crime on a Summer Morning | Mr. Van Willie | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Beautiful Families | Professor Della Porta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | That Man from Rio | Señor Mario De Castro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Emigrantes | Il professore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Guaglio | Don Pietro Tassinare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Christmas at Camp 119 | John, il sergente americano | Hit | Similar → |
Adolfo Celi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adolfo Celi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adolfo Celi is "My Friends" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Adolfo Celi acted in?
Adolfo Celi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adolfo Celi?
Other notable films include "My Friends Act II", "That Man from Rio", and "The Phantom of Liberty".




