Paul Ellis
ActingPaul Ellis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Ellis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Ellis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Paul Ellis'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 Se necesita un hombre con cara de infeliz, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Ellis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Ellis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Ellis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pelo suelto | (as Manuel Galindo) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Ancines Woods | Bouso | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Los flamencos | El Cojo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Oscuros sueños de agosto | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Aunt Tula | Tio Pedro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | El secreto de Tomy | Don Fabián Márquez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pachín | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Little Nightingale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Tierra del Fuego se apaga | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Se necesita un hombre con cara de infeliz | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | El pescador de coplas | (as Manuel Granada) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Stella Maris | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Derecho viejo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | El seductor | Roberto | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sacachispas | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | What's the Matador? | Pedro Alverez (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Desperate Cargo | Henchman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blood and Sand | Ortega (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes Latin | Steward Taking Dagwood's Sandwich (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Down Argentine Way | Racetrack Official (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Arizona Gang Busters | Henchman Mario | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Nick Carter, Master Detective | Faber - Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Minor Role (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Second Fiddle | Spanish Radio Broadcaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rose of Washington Square | Frank (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jungle Menace | Greenway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Heroes of the Alamo | General Castillion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | No matarás | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Marihuana | Tony Santello | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wife vs. Secretary | Raoul (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Murder at Glen Athol | Tony Cosmato (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Never Too Late | Lavelle, the jewel thief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery | Enrico Garcia | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captured in Chinatown | Zamboni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Caballero | Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Women Must Dress | Raphela Mendoza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Dancer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | One Night of Love | Pinkerton in 'Madame Butterfly' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Woman Condemned | Dapper Dan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Secret Sinners | Travers - the Gigolo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | No Man of Her Own | Vargas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Contrabando | (as Manuel Granado) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Men in Her Life | Count Ivan Karloff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Common Law | Querido | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Messing Around | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Will of the Dead Man | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Charros, gauchos y manolas | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Younger Generation | Crook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Pace That Thrills | Toreador | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Pretty Ladies | Warren Hadley | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Ellis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Ellis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Ellis is "Se necesita un hombre con cara de infeliz" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Ellis acted in?
Paul Ellis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Ellis?
Other notable films include "Sacachispas", "El secreto de Tomy", and "Ninotchka".