
Adolfo Celi
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Adolfo Celi (27 July 1922 –19 February 1986) was an Italian film actor and director.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Adolfo Celi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Adolfo Celi's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Adolfo Celi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Friends, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Adolfo Celi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adolfo Celi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Adolfo Celi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Friends Act III | Professor Sassaroli | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cinderella '80 | Goncalvo Gherardeschi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Friends Act II | Professeur Sassaroli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Madly in Love | Gustav | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Carnapping - Ordered, Stolen and Sold | Polizeipräsident | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Café Express | Chief Inspector Ramacci Pisanelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Le braghe del padrone | Eugenio - the president | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Tiger Is Still Alive: Sandokan to the Rescue | James Brooke | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Merciless Man | Commissario Lo Gallo | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Horse Fever | President of the Court | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen | Vladimiro Palese | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife | Antonio | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man | Polizeichef | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | My Friends | Il Professor Sassaroli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Balloon Vendor | Dr. Monforte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Phantom of Liberty | The Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | General Hans Krebs | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Holidays | Commissioner Rizzuto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Italian Connection | Don Vito Tressoldi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Who Saw Her Die? | Serafian | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? | Inspector Vezzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Brother Sun, Sister Moon | Konsul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Have Changed Their Face | Giovanni Nosferatu | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brancaleone at the Crusades | Re Boemondo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Cop | Le commissaire divisionnaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | Signor Bardoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Archangel | Marco Tarocchi Roda | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fantabulous Inc. | Karl Maria van Beethoven | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Seven Times Seven | Gefängnisdirektor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Danger: Diabolik | Ralph Valmont | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Death Sentence | Friar Baldwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Grand Slam | Mark Milford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Honey Pot | Inspector Rizzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Bobo | Francisco Carbonell | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Grand Prix | Agostini Manetta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | King of Hearts | Schottischer Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pleasant Nights | Bernardozzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Target for Killing | Henry Perkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Emilio Largo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Man Named John | Msgr. Radini Tedeschi | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Snow Job | Riccardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Agony and the Ecstasy | Giovanni de' Medici | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | Battaglia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Crime on a Summer Morning | Mr. Van Willie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Beautiful Families | Professor Della Porta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | That Man from Rio | Señor Mario De Castro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Emigrantes | Il professore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Guaglio | Don Pietro Tassinare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Christmas at Camp 119 | John, il sergente americano | Hit | Similar → |
Adolfo Celi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adolfo Celi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adolfo Celi is "My Friends" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Adolfo Celi acted in?
Adolfo Celi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adolfo Celi?
Other notable films include "My Friends Act II", "That Man from Rio", and "The Phantom of Liberty".




