Ramon Novarro
ActingAbout Ramon Novarro
Mexico native Ramon Novarro (born Jose Ramon Gil Samaniego, February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Hollywood film and television actor. He was a major star and matinee idol of 1920s Silent through early 1930s "talkies" cinema.
Ramon Novarro Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ramon Novarro 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 Ramon Novarro's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Ramon Novarro'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 This Is Francis X. Bushman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ramon Novarro Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ramon Novarro's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ramon Novarro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | This Is Francis X. Bushman | Judah Ben-Hur (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Bible According to Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Death In Hollywood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Heller in Pink Tights | De Leon | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Crisis | Colonel Adragon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Outriders | Don Antonio Chaves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Big Steal | Inspector General Ortega | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | We Were Strangers | Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Virgin who Forged a Fatherland | Juan Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comedy of Happiness | Félix | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Sheik Steps Out | Ahmed Ben Nesib | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Night Is Young | Archduke Paul 'Gustl' Gustave | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Laughing Boy | Laughing Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Cat and the Fiddle | Victor Florescu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Barbarian | Jamil El Shehab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Son-Daughter | Tom Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Huddle | Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mata Hari | Lt. Alexis Rosanoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Christmas Party | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Son of India | Karim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | We’re Switching to Hollywood | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Daybreak | Willi Kasder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Call of the Flesh | Juan de Dios | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | In Gay Madrid | Ricardo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Devil-May-Care | Armand de Treville | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Pagan | Henry Shoesmith Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Flying Fleet | Tommy Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Across to Singapore | Joel Shore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg | Prince Karl Heinrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Lovers | José | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Judah Ben-Hur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Midshipman | Dick Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | 1925 Studio Tour | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Red Lily | Jean Leonnec | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Arab | Jamil Abdullah Azam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Scaramouche | André-Louis Moreau, alias 'Scaramouche' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Trifling Women | Henri / Ivan de Maupin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Rupert of Hentzau | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Man-Woman-Marriage | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | Guest at Ball (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | A Small Town Idol | Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Woman God Forgot | Aztec Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Hostage | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Little American | Wounded Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Joan the Woman | Starving Peasant | Average | Similar → |
Ramon Novarro - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ramon Novarro?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ramon Novarro is "This Is Francis X. Bushman" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ramon Novarro acted in?
Ramon Novarro has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ramon Novarro?
Other notable films include "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ", "The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg", and "Scaramouche".