Carlos Sanz

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

17Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

About Carlos Sanz

Carlos Sanz is an American actor. He is best known for playing the main villain, Carlito, in the 2006 film Crank.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carlos Sanz reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Carlos Sanz's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carlos Sanz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Stronger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Carlos Sanz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Carlos Sanz's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Stronger: A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from

Stronger

2017•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Crank: Chev Chelios, a hit man wanting to go straight, lets his latest target slip away. Then he awakes the next morning to a p

Crank

2006•Action

★6.7

★6.7

Backdraft: Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson

Backdraft

1991•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Dashing in December: When Wyatt returns home for the holidays to try to convince his mom to sell their family ranch, an unexpected romance wi

Dashing in December

2020•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

The Package: Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the U

The Package

1989•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carlos Sanz.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Sorry, Charlie	Victor	Average	Similar →
2023	The Nana Project	Luis Amarillo	Flop	Similar →
2020	Dashing in December	Carlos	Average	Similar →
2019	Killer Date	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
2017	Stronger	Carlos Arredondo	Hit	Similar →
2017	All About the Money	Felix Santos	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Last Bid	Officer Santos	Flop	Similar →
2013	Runner Runner	Police Captain	Average	Similar →
2008	The Deadliest Lesson	Detective Keillor	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Take	Det. Victor Martinez	Flop	Similar →
2008	Beer for My Horses	Manuel Garza	Flop	Similar →
2006	Crank	Carlito	Hit	Similar →
2000	Mexico City	Lieutenant Menedez	Flop	Similar →
1994	It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice	Gratiano	Flop	Similar →
1992	Equinox	Harold	Average	Similar →
1991	Backdraft	Candidate	Hit	Similar →
1989	The Package	Johnny's Field Soldier	Average	Similar →

Carlos Sanz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Carlos Sanz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carlos Sanz is "Stronger" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Carlos Sanz acted in?

Carlos Sanz has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Carlos Sanz?

Other notable films include "Crank", "Backdraft", and "Dashing in December".