Manuel E. Santiago

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

6Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manuel E. Santiago reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Manuel E. Santiago'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Manuel E. Santiago remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Romancing the Stone, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Manuel E. Santiago Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Manuel E. Santiago's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Romancing the Stone: Though she can spin wild tales of passionate romance, novelist Joan Wilder has no life of her own. Then one day adventur

Romancing the Stone

1984•Romance

★6.6

★6.6

New Jack City: A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, disco

New Jack City

1991•Thriller

★6.5

Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) movie poster

★6.5

Fort Apache, the Bronx: From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "For

Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981•Crime

★5.7

★5.7

Deadly Hero: Officer Lacy is an 18-year veteran of the New York Police Department who finds himself demoted from detective back to pa

Deadly Hero

1975•Drama

★4.8

Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984) movie poster

★4.8

Over the Brooklyn Bridge: A put-upon Jewish deli owner in Brooklyn dreams of getting out from underneath the thumb of his domineering father and h

Over the Brooklyn Bridge

1984•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manuel E. Santiago.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2001	Never Again	Doorman	Flop	Similar →
1991	New Jack City	Judge	Hit	Similar →
1984	Romancing the Stone	Vendor	Hit	Similar →
1984	Over the Brooklyn Bridge	Cabbie	Flop	Similar →
1981	Fort Apache, the Bronx	Intern	Hit	Similar →
1975	Deadly Hero	-	Average	Similar →

Manuel E. Santiago - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Manuel E. Santiago?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manuel E. Santiago is "Romancing the Stone" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Manuel E. Santiago acted in?

Manuel E. Santiago has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Manuel E. Santiago?

Other notable films include "New Jack City", "Fort Apache, the Bronx", and "Deadly Hero".