Octavian Cotescu - Actor Profile

Octavian Cotescu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 14, 1931
Birth Place: Dorohoi, Botoşani, Romania

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Octavian Cotescu reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Octavian Cotescu'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 72% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Octavian Cotescu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tanta si Costel - Iubirea e un lucru foarte mare, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Octavian Cotescu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Octavian Cotescu's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Tanta si Costel - Iubirea e un lucru foarte mare (1962) movie poster
★10.0

Tanta si Costel - Iubirea e un lucru foarte mare — Tanta and Costel are two ordinary citizens, whose destinies will change completely after an unforeseen meeting at the tr

Tanta si Costel - Iubirea e un lucru foarte mare

1962•Comedy
★10.0
Steaua fără nume (1983) movie poster
★10.0

Steaua fără nume —

Steaua fără nume

1983•Drama
★8.5
Repeated Wedding (1985) movie poster
★8.5

Repeated Wedding — This is the second part for the "Buletin de Bucureti" movie.

Repeated Wedding

1985•Comedy
★8.4
Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love (1980) movie poster
★8.4

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love — Jon, a young peasant love more "the land" than his engaged girlhood, Florica.Just when Ion thinks he has become master o

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love

1980•Drama
★8.3
Operation 'The Monster' (1976) movie poster
★8.3

Operation 'The Monster' — A group of five work colleagues leave for an expedition in the Danube Delta, without letting their wives know anything a

Operation 'The Monster'

1976•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Octavian Cotescu.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 A Spare Moment - Average Similar →
1985 Repeated Wedding Costica Popescu Super Hit Similar →
1985 Promisses - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Prea cald pentru luna mai Teclu Hit Similar →
1984 The Migrant Birds Are Coming Joil Hit Similar →
1984 Circus Performers at the North Pole Marcelloni Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Secret of Bacchus Vladimir Cocea Super Hit Similar →
1983 A Swan in Winter Mirea Hit Similar →
1983 The Story of the Voyages - Average Similar →
1983 Escapada Director Hit Similar →
1983 Steaua fără nume Udrea Super Hit Similar →
1983 Miezul fierbinte al painii - Average Similar →
1982 Sword Swallower The Mayor Average Similar →
1982 Bucharest Identity Card Costică Popescu Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Computer Testifies Ștefan Spirescu Hit Similar →
1982 Stay with You - Flop Similar →
1981 Circus Performers - Flop Similar →
1981 The Carpathian Castle Impresarul Flop Similar →
1981 Blackmail - Hit Similar →
1980 Poor Ioanide profesorul universitar Ion Pomponescu Hit Similar →
1980 Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love Zaharia Herdelea Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Man We Need Nedelcu Hit Similar →
1979 The Moment Arvinte Panait Average Similar →
1978 Together Again - Hit Similar →
1977 Shootings Under the Moonlight Brother Beldea Hit Similar →
1977 The Green Grass of Home inspectorul Ghimboașă Hit Similar →
1977 Iarna bobocilor Comentator Hit Similar →
1977 Aurel Vlaicu Alexandru Vlahuță Super Hit Similar →
1977 A Lost Letter Nae Catavencu Hit Similar →
1977 Gloria nu cîntă Leonard Average Similar →
1977 Tufă de Veneția Povestitorul Average Similar →
1976 Grandpa and Two Young Offenders Grandpa Average Similar →
1976 The Court Adjourns the Sentencing Bârsan Average Similar →
1976 Operation 'The Monster' Eugen Super Hit Similar →
1976 Penelope's Condition voce Super Hit Similar →
1975 Magic Circle Mircea Vigu Hit Similar →
1975 Autumn of the Goslings Comentator Hit Similar →
1974 The Prodigal Father Boilă Super Hit Similar →
1974 Păcală The Collector Hit Similar →
1974 The Trap - Average Similar →
1974 Hidden Mountain Sâmbotan Average Similar →
1972 Bariera muncitorul Vitu Hit Similar →
1972 Through Dusky Ways redactor sef Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Power and The Truth Tiberiu Manu Super Hit Similar →
1972 Then I Sentenced Them All to Death Doctorul Bunu Hit Similar →
1970 The Castle of the Condemned Costăchel Hit Similar →
1968 The Saturday Night Dance Toma Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Mornings of a Sensible Youth Stefan Hit Similar →
1963 A Night Long Love Mihai Hit Similar →
1962 Tanta si Costel - Iubirea e un lucru foarte mare - Super Hit Similar →

Octavian Cotescu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Octavian Cotescu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Octavian Cotescu is "Tanta si Costel - Iubirea e un lucru foarte mare" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Octavian Cotescu acted in?

Octavian Cotescu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Octavian Cotescu?

Other notable films include "Steaua fără nume", "Repeated Wedding", and "Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love".