Eusebio Poncela - Actor Profile

Eusebio Poncela

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 15, 1947
Birth Place: Madrid, Madrid, Spain

About Eusebio Poncela

Eusebio Poncela  (September 15, 1947 - August 27, 2025) was a Spanish actor. His debut on stage was with"Mariana Pineda". In 1969 appears on screen for first time in "Fuenteovejuna", but his first notable role was the protagonist of the Spanish cult movie Arrebato (1979), directed by Iván Zulueta. Another hit was TVE miniserie Los gozos y las sombras (1985). He was the protagonist of La ley del deseo by Pedro Almodóvar. He came back to cinema with Martín (Hache), by Adolfo Aristarain. Another films: Tuno negro (2001) and Remake (2006); or Intacto, by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, with Max von Sydow. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eusebio Poncela, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Eusebio Poncela Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Eusebio Poncela'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 Fuenteovejuna, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Eusebio Poncela Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eusebio Poncela's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Eusebio Poncela has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Last Rapture Self Average Similar →
2019 The Painting The Man Super Hit Similar →
2018 Querido Fotogramas Self Flop Similar →
2016 The Broken Crown Cardenal Cisneros Hit Similar →
2013 Bluu, Last Days Of Ibiza - Average Similar →
2011 Darling, I Am Going Out for Cigarettes and I Will Be Right Back Inmortal Hit Similar →
2010 Tarancón, el quinto mandamiento Casimiro Morcillo Hit Similar →
2010 The Valdemar Legacy II: The Forbidden Shadow Maximilian Flop Similar →
2010 The Valdemar Legacy Maximilian Average Similar →
2009 I Come with the Rain Vargas Average Similar →
2007 Theresa: The Body of Christ Fray Gaspar Daza Flop Similar →
2006 The Borgia Cardenal Giuliano della Rovere Flop Similar →
2006 Remake - Average Similar →
2005 Hermanas Luis Morini Average Similar →
2004 Eyes of Crystal Dr. Civita Average Similar →
2002 800 Bullets Scott Average Similar →
2001 Intacto Federico Hit Similar →
2001 Black Serenade Don Justo Flop Similar →
2001 Private Lives Hombre Madrid (voice) Flop Similar →
2001 Lost Horizon El mago Tulan Flop Similar →
1998 Sleepwalker Ariel Kluge Average Similar →
1998 Arrebatos - Average Similar →
1997 Martin (Hache) Dante Super Hit Similar →
1994 A Shadow You Soon Will Be - Flop Similar →
1993 The Greek Labyrinth Jacques Flop Similar →
1992 Dream Kiss Fernando Delgado Flop Similar →
1991 The Dumbfounded King Conde La Peña Andrade Average Similar →
1989 Continental Otálora Flop Similar →
1989 Párpados - Flop Similar →
1988 Winter Diary León Flop Similar →
1988 El Dorado Guzmán Average Similar →
1987 Law of Desire Pablo Quintero Hit Similar →
1986 Werther Werther Average Similar →
1986 Matador Police Commissioner Hit Similar →
1983 The Arrangement Crisanto Flop Similar →
1982 Valentina Narrador Average Similar →
1982 Entre paréntesis Santi Flop Similar →
1980 Sus años dorados El novio Flop Similar →
1980 Rapture José Sirgado Hit Similar →
1979 Operation Ogre Txabi Hit Similar →
1979 (Sin título) Descartes Arrebato Himself Super Hit Similar →
1977 In Memoriam Luis Bosch Average Similar →
1976 Death of the Scorpion Luis Flop Similar →
1974 Larga noche de julio Pedro Hit Similar →
1973 The Killer Is One of Thirteen Francis Average Similar →
1973 Separación matrimonial Miguel Flop Similar →
1972 Fuenteovejuna Frondoso Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Cannibal Man Néstor Average Similar →
1972 A House Without Boundaries Óscar Fuentes Flop Similar →
1971 Cake of Blood The Monster Flop Similar →

Eusebio Poncela - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eusebio Poncela?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eusebio Poncela is "Fuenteovejuna" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eusebio Poncela acted in?

Eusebio Poncela has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eusebio Poncela?

Other notable films include "(Sin título) Descartes Arrebato", "Martin (Hache)", and "The Painting".

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