António Vilar
ActingAbout António Vilar
António Vilar Justiniano dos Santos worked as an actor mainly in Portugal, where he was born, but also in Spain, where he took residence until he died. He also did some acting in France, Italy, Argentina and Brazil. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a make-up artist and as a decorator.
António Vilar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of António Vilar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of António Vilar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of António Vilar'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 Alerta en el cielo, which stands out as a key performance.
Best António Vilar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from António Vilar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie António Vilar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Black Jack | Dr. Mario Alberto Vilas / Dr. Carl Kaufman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Estimado Sr. juez... | El Juez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Fulanita y sus menganos | Vizconde Pepe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Disco rojo | Henrique | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay | Ronald Hoffman | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | High Season for Spies | Pierre Genet / Dick | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Scheherazade | Haroun-al-Raschid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Alerta en el cielo | Coronel Weston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Cuidado con las personas formales | Enrique | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Prince in Chains | Rey Basilio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Death at Dawn | Virgilio Delise | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | O Primo Basílio | Basílio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | El Maestro | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Redeemer | Pontius Pilate / Saint Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Il padrone delle ferriere | Philippe Derblay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Woman Like Satan | Don Matteo Diaz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | La noche y el alba | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Historias de la feria | Félix, el vagabundo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | El festín de Satanás | Segmento "La venganza" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Embajadores en el infierno | Capitán Ricardo Adrados | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Los hermanos corsos | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Vampire of Santiago | Fray Pedro de Figueroa, The Saint | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | 3 citas con el destino | Antonio (segmento "Cádiz") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fuego en la sangre | Juan Fernando | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Judas | Mariano Torné | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dawn of America | Cristóbal Colón | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Love and Desire | Antonio, pescador español | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Beautiful Love | Dr. Claude Moulin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Don Juan | Don Juan | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | El duende y el rey | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Santo disonore | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alas de juventud | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | An Ordinary Woman | Luis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Sunless Street | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Guarany | Carlos Gomes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Reina santa | Dinis, King of Portugal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Camões | Luiz Vaz de Camões | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | La mantilla de Beatriz | Don Francisco de Mendoça | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Girl Next Door | Eduardo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Inés de Castro | Pedro I of Portugal | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Doomed Love | Simão Botelho | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Courtyard of the Ballads | Carlos Bonito | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Spell of the Empire | Chefe de Posto | Flop | Similar → |
António Vilar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of António Vilar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring António Vilar is "Alerta en el cielo" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has António Vilar acted in?
António Vilar has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by António Vilar?
Other notable films include "Love and Desire", "The Courtyard of the Ballads", and "The Girl Next Door".