Armando Acosta - Actor Profile

Armando Acosta

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1922
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

Armando Acosta Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Armando Acosta 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 Armando Acosta's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Armando Acosta'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 School for Tramps, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Armando Acosta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Armando Acosta's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
School for Tramps (1955) movie poster
★8.0

School for Tramps: Alberto Medina is a famous composer whose car breaks down while he is on a trip. While looking for help, he finds the Va

School for Tramps

1955•Comedy
★7.9
Entre Monjas Anda El Diablo (1973) movie poster
★7.9

Entre Monjas Anda El Diablo: A man called “The Devil” makes a living in cock-fights. He falls for a girl who's about to enter the monastery.

Entre Monjas Anda El Diablo

1973•Comedy
★7.8
Chabelo y Pepito Detectives (1974) movie poster
★7.8

Chabelo y Pepito Detectives: A commanding friend Pepito and Chabelo ask them to help uncover a gang who kidnaps children. They accept and are out to

Chabelo y Pepito Detectives

1974•Adventure
★7.7
El analfabeto (1961) movie poster
★7.7

El analfabeto: Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos. Not b

El analfabeto

1961•Comedy
★7.6
School for Buglars (1958) movie poster
★7.6

School for Buglars: The police plan to capture a killer by using a double that looks exactly as one of his victims.

School for Buglars

1958•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Armando Acosta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Letters from Marusia Sergeant Flop Similar →
1975 The Braid Pascual Mendez Average Similar →
1974 Before the Corpse of a Leader - Average Similar →
1974 Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Waiter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1974 La muerte de Pancho Villa - Average Similar →
1974 Cinco mil dolares de recompensa - Flop Similar →
1974 Chabelo y Pepito Detectives - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Uno Y Medio Contra El Mundo - Hit Similar →
1973 Entre Monjas Anda El Diablo - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Los Cacos - Average Similar →
1972 El vals sin fin Don Marcos F. Galván Flop Similar →
1972 Who Killed Grandpa? Postman Average Similar →
1972 Mi niño Tizoc - Average Similar →
1972 La pequeña señora de Perez - Average Similar →
1971 Capulina vs. the Vampires - Hit Similar →
1971 El águila descalza Trabajador factoria Average Similar →
1970 Emiliano Zapata - Average Similar →
1970 Las cadenas del mal - Average Similar →
1969 Perverse Doll - Hit Similar →
1969 The Door and the Butcher's Wife Tololo, Cantinero (segment "La mujer del carnicero") Hit Similar →
1969 Romance sobre ruedas - Average Similar →
1969 Mi padrino - Hit Similar →
1969 Mil Máscaras Papá de Raco Flop Similar →
1968 Romeo contra Julieta - Flop Similar →
1968 Infernal Angels - Average Similar →
1968 Dr. Satan vs. Black Magic Security Guard Average Similar →
1967 Operation 67 Businessman Average Similar →
1967 Pedro Paramo Revolucionario barrigón (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1965 El Hijo De Gabino Barrera - Flop Similar →
1965 Adventure at the Center of the Earth Gerente de gruta (uncredited) Average Similar →
1965 She-Wolves of the Ring 'I Want to See Blood' Spectator (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1964 Así amaron nuestros padres - Flop Similar →
1963 The Paper Man Hombre asaltado (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 Tlayucan Pueblerino (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 El Extra Empleado estudio (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 The White Horse - Hit Similar →
1961 El analfabeto Carpintero (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Phantom of the Operetta Espectador (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1960 Amor en la sombra - Flop Similar →
1959 Fever Mounts at El Pao Manuel Average Similar →
1959 Dos corazones y un cielo Negociante (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 El que con niños se acuesta... - Average Similar →
1958 School for Buglars Invitado a fiesta (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 La adúltera Pasajero avión Average Similar →
1955 The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz Man at Gordo's (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 School for Tramps Martín (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 El hombre inquieto Invitado a boda (uncredited) Average Similar →
1953 Dios los cría Transeúnte (uncredited) Average Similar →
1953 Si, Mi vida Hombre en restaurante (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Daughter of Deceit Mesero (uncredited) Average Similar →

Armando Acosta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Armando Acosta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Armando Acosta is "School for Tramps" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Armando Acosta acted in?

Armando Acosta has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Armando Acosta?

Other notable films include "Entre Monjas Anda El Diablo", "Chabelo y Pepito Detectives", and "El analfabeto".

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