Emilio Santiago - Actor Profile

Emilio Santiago

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
26Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 3, 1890
Birth Place: Málaga, Andalucía, Spain

Emilio Santiago Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emilio Santiago reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Emilio Santiago's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Emilio Santiago'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 Welcome Mr. Marshall!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emilio Santiago Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emilio Santiago's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953) movie poster
★7.4

Welcome Mr. Marshall!: A small Spanish town, Villar del Río, is alerted to the upcoming visit of American diplomats and its ruling townsmen beg

Welcome Mr. Marshall!

1953•Comedy
★7.3
Strange Voyage (1964) movie poster
★7.3

Strange Voyage: In a small town near Madrid, Paquita and her brother Venancio, both single and with a childish personality, live under t

Strange Voyage

1964•Comedy
★7.2
This is Madrid (1953) movie poster
★7.2

This is Madrid: In Madrid during the fifties' the calm life from some neighbors will be changed since the arrival of Antonio, a man with

This is Madrid

1953•Comedy
★6.7
Lola the Coalgirl (1952) movie poster
★6.7

Lola the Coalgirl: Cadiz, during the War of Independence. The Lola singer in love with a French military entrusted an important message ...

Lola the Coalgirl

1952•Drama
★6.3
Fulano y Mengano (1957) movie poster
★6.3

Fulano y Mengano: Eudosio and Carlos were imprisoned by mistake. Now out of prison, are trying to get a job and to adapt to a society that

Fulano y Mengano

1957•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Emilio Santiago has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1964 Strange Voyage - Hit Similar →
1963 La becerrada Don Emilio Flop Similar →
1960 For Men Only - Average Similar →
1960 El hombre que perdió el tren - Flop Similar →
1959 El Lazarillo de Tormes Sacristán de la Sagra Average Similar →
1958 Anna Said Yes Tomás Average Similar →
1958 El aprendiz de malo Lucas Flop Similar →
1957 Fulano y Mengano El Jaula Average Similar →
1957 Roberto el diablo - Flop Similar →
1955 La Cruz de Mayo Paco Servilleta Flop Similar →
1954 Merry Christmas Jerónimo Flop Similar →
1954 Love in a Hot Climate (no acreditado) Flop Similar →
1954 The Adventurer of Seville Barbero 2º Average Similar →
1954 Hollyhock Hombre que pide prestada la mosca Flop Similar →
1953 This is Madrid Baldomero Hit Similar →
1953 Welcome Mr. Marshall! Barbero (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 Puebla de las mujeres - Flop Similar →
1952 Truhanes de honor Desganao Flop Similar →
1952 Lola the Coalgirl Otro parroquiano Hit Similar →
1950 Teatro Apolo Pergoli Average Similar →
1949 An Ordinary Woman Recepcionista hotel (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1949 Llegada de noche Cochero Curro Flop Similar →
1947 Don Quixote Pedro Alonso (uncredited) Average Similar →
1945 El fantasma y doña Juanita Spectator Flop Similar →
1942 Correo de Indias - Average Similar →
1936 Currito de la Cruz Gazuza Flop Similar →

Emilio Santiago - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emilio Santiago?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emilio Santiago is "Welcome Mr. Marshall!" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Emilio Santiago acted in?

Emilio Santiago has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emilio Santiago?

Other notable films include "Strange Voyage", "This is Madrid", and "Lola the Coalgirl".

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