Mel Ferrer
ActingAbout Mel Ferrer
Melchor Gastón Ferrer (August 25, 1917 – June 2, 2008) was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He achieved prominence on Broadway before scoring notable film hits with Scaramouche, Lili, and Knights of the Round Table. He starred opposite his wife, actress Audrey Hepburn, in War and Peace and produced her film Wait Until Dark. He also acted extensively in European films and appeared in several cult hits, including The Antichrist (1974), The Suspicious Death of a Minor (1975), The Black Corsair (1976), and Nightmare City (1980). Description above from the Wikipedia article Mel Ferrer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mel Ferrer 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 Mel Ferrer'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mel Ferrer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Deneuve, la reine Catherine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mel Ferrer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mel Ferrer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mel Ferrer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Deneuve, la reine Catherine | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Audrey | Self - Actor / 1st Husband (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Legenden: Audrey Hepburn | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Catherine the Great | Patriarch | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Audrey Hepburn: Remembered | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | One Shoe Makes it Murder | Carl Charnock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Thousand Billion Dollars | Cornelius A. Woaegen, president of GTI | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Lili Marleen | David Mendelssohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Vultures Over the City | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightmare City | General Murchison | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Memory of Eva Ryker | Dr. Sanford | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Island of the Fishmen | Radcliffe (US version) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | L'immoralità | Vera Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Amazing Captain Nemo | Dr. Robert Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Pyjama Girl Case | Professor Henry Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gangbusters | Peseti | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Eaten Alive | Harvey Wood | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Black Corsair | Van Gould | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Suspicious Death of a Minor | Police superintendent | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brannigan | Mel Fields | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Antichrist | Massimo Oderisi | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Carola | Gen. Franz von Clodius | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wait Until Dark | French-Canadian Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sex and the Single Girl | Rudy DeMeyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Fall of the Roman Empire | Cleander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Paris When It Sizzles | Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | El señor de La Salle | Juan Bautista de La Salle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Maj. Gen. Robert Haines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil and the Ten Commandments | Philip Allan | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Laws of War | Marco | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Blood and Roses | Leopoldo De Karnstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The World, the Flesh and the Devil | Benson Thacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fraulein | Maj. Foster MacLain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Sun Also Rises | Robert Cohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vintage | Giancarlo Barandero | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Mayerling | Crown Prince Rudolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Elena and Her Men | Le comte Henri de Chevincourt | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Prince Andrei Bolkonsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oh... Rosalinda!! | Capt. Alfred Westerman | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Forbidden | Don Paolo Salinas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Knights of the Round Table | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Saadia | Henrik | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lili | Paul Berthalet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scaramouche | Noel, Marquis de Maynes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Rancho Notorious | Frenchy Fairmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Brave Bulls | Luís Bello | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Born to Be Bad | Gabriel 'Gobby' Broome | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lost Boundaries | Dr. Scott Mason Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Fugitive | Father Serra (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Mel Ferrer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mel Ferrer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mel Ferrer is "Deneuve, la reine Catherine" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Mel Ferrer acted in?
Mel Ferrer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mel Ferrer?
Other notable films include "The Longest Day", "Wait Until Dark", and "El señor de La Salle".