Lou Castel - Actor Profile

Lou Castel

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 28, 1943
Birth Place: Bogotá, Colombia

About Lou Castel

Lou Castel (born Ulv Quarzell; 28 May 1943) is a Swedish actor who became known through his work in Italian films.

Lou Castel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lou Castel 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 Lou Castel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Lou Castel'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 Violanta, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lou Castel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lou Castel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lou Castel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Marx Can Wait Alessandro / Giovanni / Pippo (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2020 1968 The Braibanti Trial Self Average Similar →
2019 Drive Me Home Karl Average Similar →
2018 Look Up Baobab Hit Similar →
2018 I Feel Good Grégory (le costaud) Average Similar →
2016 A Pugni Chiusi Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 La lapidation de Saint Étienne - Average Similar →
2013 The Nun Baron de Lasson Average Similar →
2008 Little Red Riding Hood Zack Wolf Average Similar →
2007 Heartbeat Detector Arie Neumann Average Similar →
2005 Jean-Jacques Jean-Jacques Flop Similar →
2003 Tiresia Charles Average Similar →
2002 Bungalow - Flop Similar →
1999 Life Doesn't Scare Me A teacher Flop Similar →
1999 Louise (Take 2) Louise's Father Average Similar →
1997 Sinon, oui - Average Similar →
1996 Irma Vep José Mirano Hit Similar →
1996 Encore Metro salesman Average Similar →
1996 Three Lives and Only One Death Bum #1 Average Similar →
1993 The Birth of Love Paul Average Similar →
1992 Assolto per aver commesso il fatto Hartman Average Similar →
1991 Sweet War, Farewell Adult Silvano Hit Similar →
1990 Flight from Paradise Oleg Hit Similar →
1989 What Time Is It? il pescatore muto Hit Similar →
1988 Rorret Joseph Rorret Super Hit Similar →
1987 Man on Fire Violente Average Similar →
1986 Treasure Island Doctor / Father Average Similar →
1985 She Spent So Many Hours Under the Sun Lamps Marie's friend Hit Similar →
1982 The Eyes, the Mouth Giovanni Pallidissimi / Pippo Pallidissimi Flop Similar →
1978 Violanta Silver Super Hit Similar →
1977 The American Friend Rodolphe Hit Similar →
1977 Change of Sex Durán Average Similar →
1976 The Cassandra Crossing Swedish Terrorist Average Similar →
1975 C.I.A. Secret Story Sgt. Leon Average Similar →
1974 The Nada Gang D'Arey Average Similar →
1973 The Scarlet Letter Rev. Dimmesdale Flop Similar →
1972 Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? Carlo Average Similar →
1971 In the Name of the Father Salvatore, a servant Average Similar →
1971 Beware of a Holy Whore Jeff Average Similar →
1970 Matalo! (Kill Him) Ray / Todd Average Similar →
1969 Paranoia Peter Donovan Average Similar →
1968 Galileo padre Charles Average Similar →
1968 The Protagonists Taddeu Average Similar →
1968 Come Play With Me Alvise Flop Similar →
1967 Kill and Pray 'Requiescant' Average Similar →
1967 A Bullet for the General Bill Tate Hit Similar →
1967 Transfert per Camera verso Virulentia Self Average Similar →
1966 Francis of Assisi Francesco d'Assisi Average Similar →
1965 Fists in the Pocket Alessandro Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Leopard Party Guest (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Lou Castel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lou Castel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lou Castel is "Violanta" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Lou Castel acted in?

Lou Castel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lou Castel?

Other notable films include "A Pugni Chiusi", "Fists in the Pocket", and "The Leopard".

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