
Leo Carrillo
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leo Carrillo (August 6, 1880 – September 10, 1961) was an American actor, vaudevillian, political cartoonist, and conservationist. He was best known for playing Pancho in the popular Western television series The Cisco Kid (1950–1956) and in several films.
Leo Carrillo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leo Carrillo 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 Leo Carrillo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Leo Carrillo'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 The Band Plays On, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leo Carrillo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leo Carrillo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leo Carrillo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Joselito Estanza in 'Too Hot to Handle' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pancho Villa Returns | Pancho Villa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Daring Caballero | Pancho | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Gay Amigo | Pancho | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Fugitive | Chief of Police | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mexicana | Esteban Guzman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Under Western Skies | King Carlos Randall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Gypsy Wildcat | Anube | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ghost Catchers | Jerry | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Phantom of the Opera | Signor Ferretti | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Top Sergeant | Frenchy Devereaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Danger in the Pacific | Leo Marzell | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Escape from Hong Kong | Pancho | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Unseen Enemy | Nick Rand | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | What's Cookin'? | Marvo the Great | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Riders of Death Valley | Pancho Lopez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Barnacle Bill | Pico | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Horror Island | Tobias Clump | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | One Night in the Tropics | Escobar | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wyoming | Pete Marillo | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Captain Caution | Lucien Argandeau | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lillian Russell | Tony Pastor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | 20 Mule Team | Piute Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Society Lawyer | Tony Gazotti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Arizona Wildcat | Manuel Hernandez | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fisherman's Wharf | Carlo Roma | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flirting with Fate | Sancho Ramirez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Too Hot to Handle | Joselito | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blockade | Luis | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Manhattan Merry-Go-Round | Tony Gordoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | I Promise to Pay | Richard Farra | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | History Is Made at Night | "The Great Cesare" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | It Had to Happen | Giuseppe | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Dream Comes True | Himself (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | If You Could Only Cook | Mike Rossini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | In Caliente | Jose Gomez | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Band Plays On | Angelo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Gay Bride | Mickey'The Greek' Mikapopoulis | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove | Self - Master of Ceremonies | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Manhattan Melodrama | Father Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Viva Villa! | Sierra | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Four Frightened People | Montague | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The 42nd Street Special | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Parachute Jumper | Kurt Weber | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Deception | Jim Hurley | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Broken Wing | Capt. Innocencio Dos S | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Girl of the Rio | Don Jose Tostado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Guilty Generation | Mike Palmero | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Mister Antonio | Antonio Camaradino | Flop | Similar → |
Leo Carrillo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leo Carrillo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leo Carrillo is "The Band Plays On" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Leo Carrillo acted in?
Leo Carrillo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leo Carrillo?
Other notable films include "Barnacle Bill", "If You Could Only Cook", and "Manhattan Melodrama".




