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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of António Vilar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of António Vilar'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), António Vilar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Alerta en el cielo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best António Vilar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from António Vilar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of António Vilar.
| 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 | Super 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 | Agente local | 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".