Rudolph Valentino
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895 – August 23, 1926) was an Italian actor, and early pop icon. A sex symbol of the 1920s, Valentino was known as the "Latin Lover". He starred in several well known silent films including The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Sheik, Blood and Sand, The Eagle and Son of the Sheik. His sudden death at age 31 caused mass hysteria among his female fans, propelling him into icon status. Though his films are not as well known today, his name is still widely known. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rudolph Valentino, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Rudolph Valentino Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rudolph Valentino 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 Rudolph Valentino's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Rudolph Valentino'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 The Casting Couch, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rudolph Valentino Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rudolph Valentino's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rudolph Valentino has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Behind Natacha Rambova's Shadow | Himself / Various Roles (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sigrid Holmquist | Himself (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Casting Couch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Death Scenes 2 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend | archive footage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Rudolph Valentino - Idol of the Jazz Age | (Archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Legend of Rudolph Valentino | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | All in Good Fun | Archive Footage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Yesterday and Today | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blue Skies | Valentino (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Rudolph Valentino | Archival Footage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Stars of Yesterday | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Character Studies | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Son of the Sheik | Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Eagle | Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky / The Black Eagle / Marcel Le Blanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Cobra | Count Rodrigo Torriani | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Monsieur Beaucaire | Duke de Chartres / Beaucaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Rudolph Valentino and His 88 American Beauties | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Young Rajah | Amos Judd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Blood and Sand | Juan Gallardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Trip to Paramountown | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Beyond the Rocks | Lord Hector Bracondale | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Moran of the Lady Letty | Ramon Laredo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Sheik | Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Camille | Armand Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Conquering Power | Charles Grandet | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Uncharted Seas | Frank Underwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | Julio Desnoyers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Stolen Moments | Jose Dalmarez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Wonderful Chance | Joe Klingsby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Cheater | Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | An Adventuress | Jacques Rudanyi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Passion's Playground | Prince Angelo Della Robbia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Eyes of Youth | Clarence Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Nobody Home | Maurice Rennard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Virtuous Sinners | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Delicious Little Devil | Jimmy Calhoun (as Rudolpho De Valintine) | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Big Little Person | Arthur Endicott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Married Virgin | Count Roberto di San Fraccini | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | All Night | Richard Thayer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | A Society Sensation | Richard Bradley | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Patria | Dancer in Club (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | My Official Wife | Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Battle of the Sexes | Dance Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Rudolph Valentino - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rudolph Valentino?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rudolph Valentino is "The Casting Couch" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Rudolph Valentino acted in?
Rudolph Valentino has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rudolph Valentino?
Other notable films include "Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft", "Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend", and "A Trip to Paramountown".