Lara Wendel
ActingAbout Lara Wendel
Lara Wendel (born Daniela Rachele Barnes, March 29, 1965 in Munich) is an actress and model of American-German descent who worked mainly in Italy during the 1970s and 1980s.
Lara Wendel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lara Wendel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lara Wendel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Lara Wendel'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 Requiem per voce e pianoforte, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lara Wendel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lara Wendel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lara Wendel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Requiem per voce e pianoforte | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Husbands and Lovers | Luisa | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Red Monks | Ramona Icardi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Killing Birds | Anne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ghosthouse | Martha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Intervista | La Sposa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | An Australian in Rome | Susan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | You'll Die at Midnight | Carol Terzi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | A me mi piace | Michela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Fatto su misura | Lisa | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Go to Great | Karen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tenebre | Maria Alboretto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Identification of a Woman | Girl in Swimming Pool | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Hawk and the Dove | Viva Montero | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Desideria | Desideria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ring of Darkness | Daria Rhodes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mimi | Mimmina | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ernesto | Ilio / Rachele | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Girl in Blue Velvet | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Playing with Love | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Perfume of the Lady in Black | Young Silvia (as Daniela Barnes) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Redneck | German Girl Daniela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Italian Connection | Rita Canali (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | My Dear Killer | Stefania Moroni | Average | Similar → |
Lara Wendel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lara Wendel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lara Wendel is "Requiem per voce e pianoforte" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Lara Wendel acted in?
Lara Wendel has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lara Wendel?
Other notable films include "The Italian Connection", "Intervista", and "Tenebre".