Franco Volpi - Actor Profile

Franco Volpi

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
14Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1921
Birth Place: Milan, Italy

Franco Volpi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Franco Volpi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Franco Volpi'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 L'importanza d'essere Franco, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Franco Volpi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Franco Volpi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
L'importanza d'essere Franco (1958) movie poster
★10.0

L'importanza d'essere Franco: Italian version of the Oscar Wilde play The Importance of Being Earnest

L'importanza d'essere Franco

1958
★7.6
South Wind (1959) movie poster
★7.6

South Wind: Antonio Spagara, a young Sicilian worker, has been assigned by the Mafia to murder a nobleman, Marquis Macri. But at the

South Wind

1959•Drama
★7.3
Johnny Stecchino (1991) movie poster
★7.3

Johnny Stecchino: Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped childre

Johnny Stecchino

1991•Comedy
★6.7
Lo smemorato di Collegno (1962) movie poster
★6.7

Lo smemorato di Collegno: A man is hospitalized in a neurological clinic, suffering from amnesia. After seeing his photo in the newspaper, Mrs. Ba

Lo smemorato di Collegno

1962•Comedy
★6.0
The One Man Band (1970) movie poster
★6.0

The One Man Band: Evan Evans, the director of a ballet troupe, is rehearsing his next show in Monaco, in preparation for a worldwide tour.

The One Man Band

1970•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Franco Volpi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Johnny Stecchino Ministro Hit Similar →
1971 Perched on a Tree Mazzini Flop Similar →
1970 The One Man Band Le marquis Average Similar →
1964 Le tardone Claudio Cianci (episode "L'armadio") Flop Similar →
1963 I terribili sette l'avvocato, padre di Cervellone Flop Similar →
1963 Rocambole - Flop Similar →
1962 A Queen for Caesar Apollodorus Flop Similar →
1962 Lo smemorato di Collegno pubblico ministero Hit Similar →
1961 Romulus and Remus Amulio Flop Similar →
1961 Pastasciutta nel deserto seniore della M.V.S.N. Flop Similar →
1959 South Wind Guido Lo Gozzo Super Hit Similar →
1958 L'importanza d'essere Franco Giovanni Worthing Super Hit Similar →
1958 Villini a sorpresa - Flop Similar →
1951 Il mago per forza - Flop Similar →

Franco Volpi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franco Volpi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Volpi is "L'importanza d'essere Franco" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Franco Volpi acted in?

Franco Volpi has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franco Volpi?

Other notable films include "South Wind", "Johnny Stecchino", and "Lo smemorato di Collegno".

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