Anthony Caruso
ActingAbout Anthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso (April 7, 1916 – April 4, 2003) was an American character actor in more than one hundred American films, usually playing villains and gangsters, including the first season of Walt Disney's Zorro as Captain Juan Ortega.
Anthony Caruso Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anthony Caruso reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anthony Caruso's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Anthony Caruso'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 Never Steal Anything Small, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anthony Caruso Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anthony Caruso's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anthony Caruso has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Flap | Silver Dollar (Tribal Chief) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Never a Dull Moment | Tony Preston (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Dillinger | Rocco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sylvia | Wilbur (aka "Muscles") | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Escape from Zahrain | Tahar | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Santiago Santos | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Never Steal Anything Small | Lt. Tevis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Badlanders | Comanche | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fort Massacre | Pawnee | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Joe Dakota | Marcus Vizzini | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Big Land | Brog | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Walk the Proud Land | Disalin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Toughest Man Alive | Pete Gore | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tennessee's Partner | Turner (as Tony Caruso) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jail Busters | Percival P. Lannigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Drum Beat | Manok | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Phantom of the Rue Morgue | Jacques the One-Eyed | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Steel Lady | Zagora | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fort Algiers | Chavez | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Desert Legion | Lt. Messaoud | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Boots Malone | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pals of the Golden West | Lucky Grillo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Tony (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prisoners in Petticoats | Nicky Bowman | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Louis Ciavelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Scene of the Crime | Tony Rutzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Salvatore Rocco | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | News Hounds | Dapper Dan Greco | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | Tough Patient (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | My Favorite Brunette | First Man on Death Row (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Blue Dahlia | Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Star in the Night | Jose Santos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pride of the Marines | Johnny Rivers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | Miggleori | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Maisie Goes to Reno | George (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | U-Boat Prisoner | Benny, Seaman's Union Hall Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Racket Man | Cpl. Tony Ciccardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Phantom | Count Silento (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Whistling in Brooklyn | Henchman Fingers (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Watch on the Rhine | Italian Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion | Italian Border Sentry (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lucky Jordan | Hired Gun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Always in My Heart | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Baron's Henchman (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Half-breed at Riel's HQ (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Bride Wore Crutches | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | Joe - Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
Anthony Caruso - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anthony Caruso?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Caruso is "Never Steal Anything Small" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Anthony Caruso acted in?
Anthony Caruso has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anthony Caruso?
Other notable films include "Pals of the Golden West", "Boots Malone", and "The Asphalt Jungle".