Maria Callas - Actor Profile

Maria Callas

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
35Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 2, 1923
Birth Place: Manhattan, New York, USA

About Maria Callas

Maria Callas, born Maria Anna Sophie Cecilia Kalogeropoulos, was a Greek-American soprano, and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Many critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice and dramatic interpretations.

Maria Callas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria Callas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maria Callas's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Maria Callas'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 Η Ελληνίδα Μαρια Κάλλας, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria Callas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Callas's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Maria Callas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs Self (archival footage) Flop Similar →
2024 Maria Callas: The Final Act Self Flop Similar →
2024 Maria Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2023 Callas: Paris, 1958 Herself (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Callas Segreta Archive Footage Flop Similar →
2021 Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft - Super Hit Similar →
2020 A Night at the Opera Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2019 Julie Andrews Forever Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Maria by Callas Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 Maria Callas: Tosca 1964 - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2016 The Isle of Medea Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2015 Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn… - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Pappano's Classical Voices Herself Flop Similar →
2013 Io sono nata viaggiando Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Callas Assoluta Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2007 Maria Callas – The Eternal Maria Callas - Flop Similar →
2007 Η Ελληνίδα Μαρια Κάλλας (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Visioni della Medea (tracce di un film sognato) - Flop Similar →
2004 Maria Callas: Living and Dying for Art and Love Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1998 The Art of Singing: Golden Voices of the Century - Flop Similar →
1997 Passion Callas Self Flop Similar →
1987 Maria Callas: Life & Art Self Flop Similar →
1983 Notre Dame de la Croisette Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1978 Callas: A Documentary Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1973 The Return of Maria Callas Self Flop Similar →
1969 Medea Medea Hit Similar →
1968 The Callas Conversations Herself Flop Similar →
1967 Our World Self Flop Similar →
1966 Man of Three Worlds: Luchino Visconti Self - Interviewee Flop Similar →
1964 Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II Floria Tosca Flop Similar →
1962 Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 Soprano (Don Carlo, Atto IV • Carmen • Tosca, Atto II) Super Hit Similar →
1962 Maria Callas in Concert - Hamburg 1959 and 1962 Self Flop Similar →
1958 Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) Norma / Leonora / Tosca (Soprano) Super Hit Similar →

Maria Callas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Callas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Callas is "Η Ελληνίδα Μαρια Κάλλας" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maria Callas acted in?

Maria Callas has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Callas?

Other notable films include "Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964", "Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)", and "Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)".

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