Umberto Orsini
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Umberto Orsini (born 2 April 1934, in Novara) is an Italian stage, television and film actor. Born in Novara, Orsini gave up his career as notary to attend the Accademia Nazionale di Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico. In the late 1950s, he emerged as a talented stage actor, and in 1960, for the theatrical representation of L'Arialda, he worked for the first time with Luchino Visconti. After a few secondary roles (that include Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita), Orsini debuted in a leading role in 1962 with the film Il mare, directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi. In 1969, he was awarded with the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Visconti's The Damned. In 2008, he was nominated to David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Il mattino ha l'oro in bocca. Source: Article "Umberto Orsini" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Umberto Orsini 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: Drama
The majority of Umberto Orsini's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Umberto Orsini remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Notti e nebbie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Umberto Orsini Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Umberto Orsini's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Umberto Orsini.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Trifole | Igor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sin | Marchese Malaspina | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Agadah | Belial | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Early Bird Catches the Worm | Zio Lino | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Primo Levi's Journey | Narrator (voice) (Italian version) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Love Returns | Dr. Ambrosini | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Saint Paul | Tribun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Johnny the Partisan | Pinpin | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lourdes | Pater Laurent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Esther | Memuchan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Solomon | Natan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Il viaggio della sposa | Don Diego | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Who Killed Pasolini? | High judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Love in the Strangest Way | Vienne | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Notti e nebbie | Bruno Spada | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Other People's Money | Blue | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Beyond Good and Evil | Bernard Foester | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gangbusters | Ing. Farnese | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Une fille cousue de fil blanc | Frédéric | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | A Woman at Her Window | Rico Santorini | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Perdutamente tuo... mi firmo Macaluso Carmelo fu Giuseppe | avvocato Vito Buscemi | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Antichrist | Dr. Marcello Sinibaldi | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Vincent, Francois, Paul and the Others | Jacques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Jury of One | The mafia Doctor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Puzzle | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Story of a Cloistered Nun | Diego | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Assassination of Matteotti | Amerigo Dumini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tony Arzenta | Isnello, Gusto's right-hand man | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | La Tosca | Cesare Angelotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ludwig | Count von Holnstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Outside Man | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Cesar and Rosalie | Antoine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Shadows Unseen | Enrico Gagliardi | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Maddalena | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Trastevere | Actor (scenes deleted) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Roma bene | Rubio Marescalli | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Big Grey-Blue Bird | Morelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Violent City | Steve | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Damned | Herbert Thallman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Candy | The Big Guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Sailor from Gibraltar | Postcard Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mademoiselle | Antonio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Summer Night | Miguel | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Don't Tempt the Devil | Maître Philliet, lawyer for Gina Bianchi | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Shortest Day | Soldato combattente (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Sea | L'Attore | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan | Tommy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Love in Rome | Peppino Barlacchi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | La Dolce Vita | Man in Sunglasses That Helps Nadia Strip (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Umberto Orsini - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Umberto Orsini?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Umberto Orsini is "Notti e nebbie" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Umberto Orsini acted in?
Umberto Orsini has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Umberto Orsini?
Other notable films include "La Dolce Vita", "Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan", and "Il viaggio della sposa".