Penny Santon
ActingPenny Santon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Penny Santon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Penny Santon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Penny Santon'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 West Side Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Penny Santon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Penny Santon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Penny Santon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | There Was a Little Boy | Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Mrs. Cristofaro | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Short Circuit | Mrs. Cepeda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rhinestone | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | When Your Lover Leaves | Flora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Moonlight | Josephine Barbella | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Last Word | Mrs. Tempino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | ...And Your Name Is Jonah | Grandma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women | Ma Rosetti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Last Angry Man | Mrs. Parelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John | Maria Roncalli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Impatient Heart | Mrs. Esposito | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kotch | Mrs. Segura | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Storm in Summer | Mrs. Gold | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities | Consuelo Guadalupe-Lopez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Funny Girl | Mrs. Meeker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Don't Just Stand There | Renée | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Spy in the Green Hat | Grandma Monteri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Love with the Proper Stranger | Mama Rossini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | California | Dona Ana Sofia Hicenta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Lover Come Back | Hotel Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | West Side Story | Madam Lucia (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Cry Tough | Señora Estrada | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dino | Mrs. Minetta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Wrong Man | Spanish Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | No Right to Kill | Mrs. Sciaretti | Flop | Similar → |
Penny Santon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Penny Santon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penny Santon is "West Side Story" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Penny Santon acted in?
Penny Santon has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Penny Santon?
Other notable films include "Funny Girl", "Dino", and "The Wrong Man".