João D'Ávila - Actor Profile

João D'Ávila

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
30Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 25, 1934
Birth Place: Lisbon, Portugal

João D'Ávila Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João D'Ávila reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of João D'Ávila's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of João D'Ávila'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 One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João D'Ávila Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João D'Ávila's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve (1993) movie poster
★8.3

One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve: The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her penpal Alfonso. Photographer

One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve

1993•Comedy
★7.2
The Immortals (2003) movie poster
★7.2

The Immortals: Every year, four ex-soldiers who call themselves "Os Imortais" ("The Immortals"), get together with four women to celebr

The Immortals

2003•Crime
★7.2
Fatima (2020) movie poster
★7.2

Fatima: In 1917, outside the parish of Fátima, Portugal, a 10-year-old girl and her two younger cousins witness multiple visitat

Fatima

2020•Drama
★7.1
The Masked Avenger: Lagardere (2003) movie poster
★7.1

The Masked Avenger: Lagardere: France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassina

The Masked Avenger: Lagardere

2003•Action
★7.0
Fátima (1997) movie poster
★7.0

Fátima: 1917, a beautiful apparition of Our Lady forever alters the lives of three children: Lucinda, Jacita and Francisco who l

Fátima

1997•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie João D'Ávila has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Filipe La Féria: O Teatro como um Ato de Fé - Flop Similar →
2020 Fatima - Hit Similar →
2019 Behind Doors - Flop Similar →
2015 Crime em Nova Iorque - Flop Similar →
2015 The Last Nazi Hunter 2 - Flop Similar →
2012 Operation Autumn Emílio Guerreiro Hit Similar →
2010 1st Time 16mm Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Julie, chevalier de Maupin Le moine Flop Similar →
2004 Portugal S.A. Castro Flop Similar →
2003 The Masked Avenger: Lagardere Dom Bernard Hit Similar →
2003 The Immortals Padre Hit Similar →
2000 Nights Cliente Homem Flop Similar →
2000 Lourdes - Hit Similar →
1999 Fuga Father Flop Similar →
1997 Fátima Arcebispo de Lisboa Hit Similar →
1996 A Fachada - Flop Similar →
1995 Kiss and Cry Deschamps Flop Similar →
1995 Fado, Major and Minor Doctor Flop Similar →
1995 Tordesilhas - O Sonho do Rei - Flop Similar →
1993 One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve Mortuary Assistant Super Hit Similar →
1993 Amor e Dedinhos de Pé Hipólito, Victorina's father Flop Similar →
1992 Off Season Customer Flop Similar →
1992 Cold Land Ti Inácio Flop Similar →
1989 President's Target Surgeon Flop Similar →
1989 O mistério da boca do inferno Aleister Crowley Flop Similar →
1988 Fernando Lanhas - Os 7 Rostos - Flop Similar →
1979 Maria's Hours Dr. Firmino Average Similar →
1976 O Princípio da Sabedoria Bouddhist Monk Flop Similar →
N/A Lisbon Los Angeles - Without Destination Antonino Flop Similar →
N/A Chico - Flop Similar →

João D'Ávila - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João D'Ávila?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João D'Ávila is "One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has João D'Ávila acted in?

João D'Ávila has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João D'Ávila?

Other notable films include "The Immortals", "Fatima", and "The Masked Avenger: Lagardere".

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