Mario Lanza - Actor Profile

Mario Lanza

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
16Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1921
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Mario Lanza Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mario Lanza reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Mario Lanza'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 That's Entertainment!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mario Lanza Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mario Lanza's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
That's Entertainment! (1974) movie poster
★7.4

That's Entertainment!: Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

That's Entertainment!

1974•Documentary
★6.7
Because You're Mine (1952) movie poster
★6.7

Because You're Mine: A famous opera singer falls for his sergeant's sister at boot camp.

Because You're Mine

1952•Comedy
★6.4
For the First Time (1959) movie poster
★6.4

For the First Time: In this musical, a tempermental opera singer falls in love with a hearing-impaired young woman.

For the First Time

1959•Romance
★6.1
The Student Prince (1954) movie poster
★6.1

The Student Prince: A prince has a romance with a barmaid before he must give up personal happiness for duty.

The Student Prince

1954•Music
★6.0
Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) movie poster
★6.0

Hollywood: The Dream Factory: A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Mario Lanza has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Mario Lanza: The Best of Everything - Flop Similar →
2005 Singing to the Gods: Mario Lanza Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
1998 The Art of Singing: Golden Voices of the Century - Flop Similar →
1983 Mario Lanza: The American Caruso Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1974 That's Entertainment! (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1972 Hollywood: The Dream Factory Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1959 For the First Time Tonio Costa Average Similar →
1957 Seven Hills of Rome Marc Revere Average Similar →
1956 Serenade Damon Vincenti Flop Similar →
1954 The Student Prince Prince Karl (singing voice) Average Similar →
1952 Because You're Mine Renaldo Rossano Hit Similar →
1951 The Great Caruso Enrico Caruso Average Similar →
1950 Moments in Music Self Flop Similar →
1950 The Toast of New Orleans Pepe Abellard Duvalle Flop Similar →
1949 That Midnight Kiss Johnny Donnetti Average Similar →
1944 Winged Victory Chorus Member (uncredited) Average Similar →

Mario Lanza - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mario Lanza?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mario Lanza is "That's Entertainment!" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Mario Lanza acted in?

Mario Lanza has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mario Lanza?

Other notable films include "Because You're Mine", "For the First Time", and "The Student Prince".

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