Anthony Franciosa
ActingAbout Anthony Franciosa
Anthony Franciosa (born Anthony George Papaleo; October 25, 1928 – January 19, 2006) was an American actor. Franciosa began his career on stage and made a breakthrough after portraying a brother of the drug addict in the play A Hatful of Rain, which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He reprised his role in its subsequent film adaptation, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anthony Franciosa, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Anthony Franciosa Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anthony Franciosa 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 Franciosa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Anthony Franciosa'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 Rita, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anthony Franciosa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anthony Franciosa's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anthony Franciosa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Ghost of Peter Sellers | Self (Archive) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Barbra Streisand: The Movie Album | Bene (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Rita | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | City Hall | Paul Zapatti | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Double Threat | Crocker Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Backstreet Dreams | Angelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Anthony Quinn: An Original | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghost Writer | Vincent Carbone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fashion Crimes | Commissioner Rizzo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Zombie Death House | Vic Moretti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Lou Di Luca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Stagecoach | Henry Gatewood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Julie Darling | Harold Wilding | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tenebre | Peter Neal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kiss My Grits | Charlie Karkas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Death Wish II | Herman Baldwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Side Show | Zaranov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Help Me Dream | Ray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Cricket | Annibale Meneghetti, detto Ulisse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The World Is Full of Married Men | David Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Firepower | the doctor Charles Félix | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Curse of the Black Widow | Mark Higbie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Drowning Pool | Broussard | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ghost in the Noonday Sun | Pierre Rodriguez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Nick D'Salvio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Catcher | Joe Cade | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Earth II | Frank Karger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Web of the Spider | Alan Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | In Enemy Country | Charles (as Tony Franciosa) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Sweet Ride | Collie Ransom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Man Called Gannon | Gannon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fathom | Peter Merriwether | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fame Is the Name of the Game | Jeff Dillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Swinger | Ric Colby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Assault on a Queen | Vic Rossiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Man Could Get Killed | Steve / Antonio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Pleasure Seekers | Emilio Lacayo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Rio Conchos | Rodriguez | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Period of Adjustment | Ralph Bates | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Careless | Emilio Brentani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Go Naked in the World | Nick Stratton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Story on Page One | Victor Santini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Career | Sam Lawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Naked Maja | Francisco Jose de Goya | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Long, Hot Summer | Jody Varner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Wild Is the Wind | Bene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Hatful of Rain | Polo Pope | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Face in the Crowd | Joey DePalma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | This Could Be the Night | Tony Armotti | Average | Similar → |
Anthony Franciosa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anthony Franciosa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Franciosa is "Rita" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Anthony Franciosa acted in?
Anthony Franciosa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anthony Franciosa?
Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars II", "In Enemy Country", and "A Face in the Crowd".