
José Luis de Vilallonga
ActingAbout José Luis de Vilallonga
José Luis de Vilallonga y Cabeza de Vaca, 9th Marquess of Castellbell, GE (29 January 1920 – 30 August 2007) was a Spanish nobleman, author, socialite and film actor. His peculiar character, described as "a mixture of aristocratic arrogance, self-confidence and unconcern", brought him frequent enmities with other public figures. He was known to be a multifaceted, charming, elegant and playboy-like figure. Description above from the Wikipedia article José Luis de Vilallonga, 9th Marquess of Castellbell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of José Luis de Vilallonga reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of José Luis de Vilallonga'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), José Luis de Vilallonga remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Duchess of Avila, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best José Luis de Vilallonga Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from José Luis de Vilallonga's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of José Luis de Vilallonga.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Long Winter | Conde de Santbenet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | La diputada | Federico | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Tex and the Lord of the Deep | Dr. Warton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Poppers | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Scarab | Presidente frances | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Femmes | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | National III | Álvaro | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Dos y dos, cinco | Juanjo's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Patricia | Lord James Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | National Heritage | Álvaro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Une femme au bout de la nuit | Xavier, the husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Voltati Eugenio | Tristano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Speed Cross | Meyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Chi dice donna, dice donna | Louis | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Good and the Bad | L'homme du couple dévalisé | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Trop c'est trop | Le photographe | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Duchess of Avila | Alphonse van Worden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Angels | Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Burglars | Mr. Tasco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sappho | Maurice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Reportage sur un squelette ou Masques et bergamasques | Le duc de Ségovie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? | Mr. Epstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Man Who Betrayed the Mafia | Mario Vérona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Hired Killer | Dr. Goldstein / Frank Secchy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Maiden for the Prince | Francesco De' Medici | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Juliet of the Spirits | Giorgio's friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Darling | Prince Cesare della Romita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Three Faces | Rodolph (segment "Gli amanti celebri") (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Magnificent Cuckold | Presidente | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Behold a Pale Horse | Horse Dealer | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Don't Tempt the Devil | Paul Dupré, the late husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Any Number Can Win | Mr. Grimp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Law of Men | The priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Midnight Meeting | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cléo from 5 to 7 | José, Cléo's Lover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tales of Paris | Louis (segment "Sophie") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Breakfast at Tiffany's | José da Silva Pereira | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Nina B. Affair | Kurt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Naked Autumn | Prévieux | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love! | Spanish envoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | L'Ennemi dans l'ombre | Georges Dandieu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lovers | Raoul Flores | Hit | Similar → |
José Luis de Vilallonga - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of José Luis de Vilallonga?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring José Luis de Vilallonga is "The Duchess of Avila" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has José Luis de Vilallonga acted in?
José Luis de Vilallonga has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by José Luis de Vilallonga?
Other notable films include "Cléo from 5 to 7", "Voltati Eugenio", and "Breakfast at Tiffany's".




