José Ferrer
ActingAbout José Ferrer
José Ferrer (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of José Ferrer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of José Ferrer's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), José Ferrer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cyrano, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best José Ferrer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from José Ferrer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of José Ferrer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3-D Rarities | Alfred Davidson (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Perfect Tribute | Edward Everett | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mother's Day | Judge Leatham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Young Harry Houdini | Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Blood & Orchids | Walter Bergman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Evil That Men Do | Dr. Hector Lomelin | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | To Be or Not to Be | Prof. Siletski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Wind in the Willows | Badger (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Horror of It All | Self / Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy | Leopold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bloody Birthday | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Berlin Tunnel 21 | Martin Komansky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Big Brawl | Dominici | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | Abe Fortas | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Natural Enemies | Harry Rosenthal | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | UFOs: It Has Begun | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fedora | Doctor Vando | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Amazing Captain Nemo | Captain Nemo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Who Has Seen the Wind | The Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Sentinel | Priest of the Brotherhood | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Voyage of the Damned | Manuel Benitez | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Art of Crime | Beckwith Sloan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Forever Young, Forever Free | Father Alberto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cyrano | Cyrano de Bergerac (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Marcus-Nelson Murders | Jake Weinhaus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Aquarians | Dr. Alfred Vreeland | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Little Drummer Boy | Ben Haramed (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes | Hassan Bey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Kismet | Hajj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ship of Fools | Rieber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Herod Antipas | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cyrano and d'Artagnan | Cyrano de Bergerac | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Stop Train 349 | Cowan the Reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Nine Hours to Rama | Superintendent Das | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Turkish Bey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The High Cost of Loving | Jim Fry | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Captain Alfred Dreyfus | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Cockleshell Heroes | Major Stringer | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Shrike | Jim Downs | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Deep in My Heart | Sigmund Romberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Lt. Barney Greenwald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Moulin Rouge | Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Cyrano de Bergerac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Crisis | Raoul Farrago | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Secret Fury | José (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | David Korvo | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Joan of Arc | The Dauphin, Charles VII, later King of France | Average | Similar → |
José Ferrer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of José Ferrer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring José Ferrer is "Cyrano" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has José Ferrer acted in?
José Ferrer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by José Ferrer?
Other notable films include "Lawrence of Arabia", "The Horror of It All", and "Forever Young, Forever Free".