Michele Placido - Actor Profile

Michele Placido

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 19, 1946
Birth Place: Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy

About Michele Placido

Michele Placido was born on May 19, 1946 in Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy. He is an actor, director and screenwriter, known for La piovra (1984), Romanzo Criminale (2005) and Un eroe borghese (1995).

Michele Placido Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michele Placido reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 72% of Michele Placido'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 La voglia matta di vivere, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michele Placido Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michele Placido's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michele Placido has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Eternal Visionary Saul Colin Hit Similar →
2022 Orlando Orlando Hit Similar →
2022 Caravaggio's Shadow Cardinal Del Monte Hit Similar →
2022 Burning Hearts Vincenzo Montanari Hit Similar →
2022 La voglia matta di vivere Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Run to You Padre di Gianni Hit Similar →
2021 Vitti d'arte, Vitti d'amore Sé stesso Hit Similar →
2021 All Star - Ritorno al cinema Spettatore Super Hit Similar →
2020 I Hate Summer il Maresciallo dei Carabinieri locali Hit Similar →
2016 7 Minutes Michele Varazzi Hit Similar →
2013 Trilussa - Storia d'amore e di poesia Trilussa Average Similar →
2013 Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno Vittorio De Sica Hit Similar →
2012 Viva l'Italia Michele Spagnolo Average Similar →
2012 Itaker Pantano Average Similar →
2010 Portrait Of My Father Self Hit Similar →
2009 What Do You Know About Me Self Hit Similar →
2009 Baaria esponente PCI Hit Similar →
2007 Piano, Solo Giovanni Average Similar →
2007 Marco Ferreri: The Director Who Came from the Future Self /Narrator Hit Similar →
2006 The Unknown Woman Muffa Hit Similar →
2006 The Caiman Marco Pulici Hit Similar →
2006 Karol: The Pope, The Man Dr. Renato Buzzonetti Average Similar →
2006 The Goodbye Kiss Ferruccio Anedda Hit Similar →
2005 Romanzo Criminale Padre Freddo Hit Similar →
2005 Il grande Torino Angelo Di Girolamo (Older) Average Similar →
2003 Caterina in the Big City Self Hit Similar →
2003 Il posto dell'anima Salvatore Super Hit Similar →
2000 Liberate i pesci! Michele Verrio Hit Similar →
1999 The Nanny Belli Estate Patient Average Similar →
1995 Un eroe borghese Silvio Novembre Hit Similar →
1994 Padre e figlio Corrado Hit Similar →
1994 Lamerica Fiore Hit Similar →
1994 The True Life of Antonio H. Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 Giovanni Falcone Giovanni Falcone Hit Similar →
1993 The Man with the Flower in His Mouth - Hit Similar →
1993 Quattro bravi ragazzi Marcione Hit Similar →
1989 Mary Forever Marco Terzi Hit Similar →
1988 Big Business Fabio Alberici Average Similar →
1985 The Terrible Lovers Sergio Average Similar →
1981 Three Brothers Nicola Giuranna Average Similar →
1980 Fontamara Berardo Viola Average Similar →
1980 A Leap in the Dark Giovanni Sciabola Average Similar →
1979 The Meadow Enzo Hit Similar →
1979 A Man on His Knees Antonio Platamona Average Similar →
1979 Volunteers for an Unknown Destination Antonio Stella Hit Similar →
1978 Corleone Michele Labruzzo Super Hit Similar →
1977 Beach House Vincenzino Average Similar →
1976 And Agnes Chose to Die Tom Hit Similar →
1974 Come Home and Meet My Wife Giovanni Pizzullo Hit Similar →
1973 Teresa the Thief Tonino Santità, detto Mortadella Hit Similar →

Michele Placido - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michele Placido?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michele Placido is "La voglia matta di vivere" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Michele Placido acted in?

Michele Placido has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michele Placido?

Other notable films include "Il posto dell'anima", "All Star - Ritorno al cinema", and "Corleone".

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