Anthony Caruso
ActingAbout Anthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso (April 7, 1916 – April 4, 2003) was an American character actor in more than one hundred American films, usually playing villains and gangsters, including the first season of Walt Disney's Zorro as Captain Juan Ortega.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anthony Caruso 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 Anthony Caruso'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anthony Caruso remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Never Steal Anything Small, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anthony Caruso Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anthony Caruso's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anthony Caruso.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Flap | Silver Dollar (Tribal Chief) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Never a Dull Moment | Tony Preston (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Dillinger | Rocco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sylvia | Wilbur (aka "Muscles") | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Where Love Has Gone | Rafael | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Escape from Zahrain | Tahar | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Santiago Santos | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Never Steal Anything Small | Lt. Tevis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Badlanders | Comanche | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fort Massacre | Pawnee | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Joe Dakota | Marcus Vizzini | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Big Land | Brog | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Walk the Proud Land | Disalin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Toughest Man Alive | Pete Gore | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tennessee's Partner | Turner (as Tony Caruso) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jail Busters | Percival P. Lannigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Drum Beat | Manok | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Phantom of the Rue Morgue | Jacques the One-Eyed | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Steel Lady | Zagora | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fort Algiers | Chavez | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Desert Legion | Lt. Messaoud | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Blackbeard, the Pirate | Pierre La Garde | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Boots Malone | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Tony (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prisoners in Petticoats | Nicky Bowman | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Louis Ciavelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Scene of the Crime | Tony Rutzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Salvatore Rocco | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | News Hounds | Dapper Dan Greco | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | My Favorite Brunette | First Man on Death Row (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Blue Dahlia | Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Star in the Night | Jose Santos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pride of the Marines | Johnny Rivers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | Miggleori | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Maisie Goes to Reno | George (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | U-Boat Prisoner | Benny, Seaman's Union Hall Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Racket Man | Cpl. Tony Ciccardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Phantom | Count Silento (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Whistling in Brooklyn | Henchman Fingers (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Watch on the Rhine | Italian Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion | Italian Border Sentry (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lucky Jordan | Hired Gun | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Always in My Heart | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Baron's Henchman (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Half-breed at Riel's HQ (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | Joe - Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
Anthony Caruso - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anthony Caruso?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Caruso is "Never Steal Anything Small" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Anthony Caruso acted in?
Anthony Caruso has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anthony Caruso?
Other notable films include "The Asphalt Jungle", "Boots Malone", and "Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star".