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Renato Scarpa, actor
Actor

Renato Scarpa: Movies & Box Office

films
47
on screen
1969–2022
box office
$31.3M
average score
78
Born
September 14, 1939
Birthplace
Milan, Italy
Citizenship
Italy
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1969-2021
Career at a glance

Renato Scarpa's Career in Numbers

Renato Scarpa's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Renato Scarpa works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Under the Sign of Scorpio (1969) to Il mio amico Massimo (2022), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Renato Scarpa Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 1
  2. 1970s 9
  3. 1980s 15
  4. 1990s 7
  5. 2000s 4
  6. 2010s 9
  7. 2020s 2

The 1980s were Renato Scarpa's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Renato Scarpa Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 18
  • Drama 18
  • Documentary 2
  • Action 2
  • History 2
  • Romance 1
  • Biography 1
  • Mystery 1
  • War 1
  • Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Renato Scarpa has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of drama (18).

Renato Scarpa Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
We Have a Pope $17.9M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Two Popes Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
Il mio amico Massimo 2022
47 credits

Renato Scarpa Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Renato Scarpa is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 78. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2022 Il mio amico Massimo (2022) movie poster Il mio amico Massimo as Sé stesso · Documentary
  2. 2021 Per tutta la vita (2021) movie poster Per tutta la vita as Emilio · Romance
  3. 2019 The Two Popes (2019) movie poster The Two Popes as Camerlengo · Biography Movie Echo Score: 78
  4. 2019 Tomorrow’s a New Day (2019) movie poster Tomorrow’s a New Day as Direttore Teatro Stabile · Comedy
  5. 2018 Nevermind (2018) movie poster Nevermind Comedy
  6. 2018 The Stolen Caravaggio (2018) movie poster The Stolen Caravaggio as Arturo Onofri · Drama
  7. 2016 Tommaso (2016) movie poster Tommaso as Mario · Drama
  8. 2016 Thus Spoke De Crescenzo (2016) movie poster Thus Spoke De Crescenzo Documentary
  9. 2013 Long Live Freedom (2013) movie poster Long Live Freedom as Arrighi · Drama
  10. 2012 We Have a Pope (2012) movie poster We Have a Pope Drama
  11. 2012 Diaz - Don’t Clean Up This Blood (2012) movie poster Diaz - Don’t Clean Up This Blood as Anselmo Vitali · Drama
  12. 2001 Honolulu Baby (2001) movie poster Honolulu Baby as Anselmi · Comedy
  13. 2001 Ravanello pallido (2001) movie poster Ravanello pallido as Serafino Pace · Comedy
  14. 2000 Azzurro (2000) movie poster Azzurro as Giorgio · Drama
  15. 2000 Joseph of Nazareth (2000) movie poster Joseph of Nazareth Drama
  16. 1998 The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) movie poster The Count of Monte Cristo as The Director of Thompson & French · Mystery
  17. 1997 On Guard (1997) movie poster On Guard as Paolo Campagnoli · Drama
  18. 1997 Roseanna’s Grave (1997) movie poster Roseanna’s Grave as Doctor Sergio Benvenuto · Comedy
  19. 1994 Abraham (1994) movie poster Abraham as König von Sodom · Drama
  20. 1993 A Soul Split in Two (1993) movie poster A Soul Split in Two as Department store manager · Drama
  21. 1991 The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck (1991) movie poster The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck as Michel Martinelli · Comedy
  22. 1991 To Want to Fly (1991) movie poster To Want to Fly as impiegato fotocopie · Comedy
  23. 1989 The Icicle Thief (1989) movie poster The Icicle Thief as Don Italo · Comedy
  24. 1988 32nd of December (1988) movie poster 32nd of December as Oscar, il figlio di Carlotta · Comedy
  25. 1987 Julia and Julia (1987) movie poster Julia and Julia as Police Inspector · Drama
  26. 1987 Via Montenapoleone (1987) movie poster Via Montenapoleone as marito di Francesca · Comedy
  27. 1985 Il Mistero di Bellavista (1985) movie poster Il Mistero di Bellavista as Dottor Cazzaniga · Comedy
  28. 1985 A.D. (1985) movie poster A.D. as Lucius Marinus · Drama
  29. 1984 Thus Spoke Bellavista (1984) movie poster Thus Spoke Bellavista as Dott. Cazzaniga · Comedy
  30. 1983 Benvenuta (1983) movie poster Benvenuta as Le journaliste · Drama
  31. 1982 I’m Going to Live by Myself (1982) movie poster I’m Going to Live by Myself as professore · Comedy
  32. 1982 Spaghetti House (1982) movie poster Spaghetti House as The Accountant · Drama
  33. 1982 Ad ovest di Paperino (1982) movie poster Ad ovest di Paperino as Don Vincenzo · Comedy
  34. 1981 Buddy Goes West (1981) movie poster Buddy Goes West as Logan · Action
  35. 1981 I’m Starting from Three (1981) movie poster I’m Starting from Three as Robertino · Comedy
  36. 1980 Men or Not Men (1980) movie poster Men or Not Men as Cane Nero · War
  37. 1980 Fun Is Beautiful (1980) movie poster Fun Is Beautiful as Sergio · Comedy
  38. 1979 A Dangerous Toy (1979) movie poster A Dangerous Toy as Gun Shop Clerk · Crime
  39. 1977 Beyond Good and Evil (1977) movie poster Beyond Good and Evil as Psychiatrist · Drama
  40. 1977 An Average Little Man (1977) movie poster An Average Little Man as prete · Comedy
  41. 1975 The Messiah (1975) movie poster The Messiah as Herod's brother · History
  42. 1975 Flatfoot in Hong Kong (1975) movie poster Flatfoot in Hong Kong as Inspector Morabito · Action
  43. 1974 Policewoman (1974) movie poster Policewoman as farmacista · Comedy
  44. 1974 Somewhere Beyond Love (1974) movie poster Somewhere Beyond Love as Doctor · Drama
  45. 1973 Don't Look Now (1973) movie poster Don't Look Now Drama
  46. 1972 St. Michael Had a Rooster (1972) movie poster St. Michael Had a Rooster as Battistrada · History
  47. 1969 Under the Sign of Scorpio (1969) movie poster Under the Sign of Scorpio Drama
Biography

Who Is Renato Scarpa?

Renato Scarpa was born in Milan, Italy in 1939. Credited on films since 1969, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Renato Scarpa was a prolific Italian movie actor who was born on 14 September 1939 in Milan, Italy. He boasted an extensive filmography with an impressive list of 85 films from 1969 to 2019. He was an integral part of the Italian film industry, demonstrating versatility and marked talent in a range of roles. His varied roles in productions such as 'Under the Sign of Scorpio' (1969), 'Don't Look Now' (1973), 'Suspiria' (1977), and 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999) illustrate the breadth of his acting ability and his capacity to adapt to diverse film genres. He appeared in dramatic films, comedies, thrillers, and horror movies, showcasing an impressive range. Scarpa showcased his rich acting skills in notable films like 'The Tourist' (2010), 'We Have a Pope' (2011), and 'The Two Popes' (2019). His final role was in 'Per tutta la vita' (2021). Sadly, Scarpa's career ended with his untimely death on 30 December 2021 at the age of 82. His contributions to the Italian and international film landscape have left an indelible mark and his work continues to be appreciated by film enthusiasts everywhere.

Works with

Who Renato Scarpa Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Renato Scarpa shares the most films with. Vincent Riotta comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Fabrizio Bentivoglio (2).

FAQ

Renato Scarpa: Questions & Answers

How many movies Renato Scarpa has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Renato Scarpa been in?

Renato Scarpa is credited on 47 films, from 1969 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Renato Scarpa's highest-grossing movie?

We Have a Pope (2012) is Renato Scarpa's biggest box office hit, with $17.9M worldwide, ahead of Long Live Freedom (2013) ($3.77M). Across every film with box office figures, Renato Scarpa's movies have made $31.3M.

Renato Scarpa's biggest hits

What is the best Renato Scarpa movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Renato Scarpa's best-rated film is The Two Popes (2019) with a score of 78.

Best Renato Scarpa movies, ranked

What is Renato Scarpa's newest movie?

The most recent film on Renato Scarpa's filmography is Il mio amico Massimo (2022), in the role of Sé stesso.

Who does Renato Scarpa work with most often?

Renato Scarpa shares the most films with Vincent Riotta (2 films), Fabrizio Bentivoglio (2 films) and Massimo Troisi (2 films).

The Best Renato Scarpa Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.

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