Luciano Pavarotti
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 12, 1935 in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Died
- September 6, 2007
- Active Years
- 1951–2025 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 106 credits in database
Biography
Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian operatic tenor who crossed over into popular music. He is known for his acting credits in 103 films and television shows. Born on October 12, 1935, in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Pavarotti began singing in a local choir. He is often referred to as the "King of High Cs" and was a renowned performer. Pavarotti passed away on September 6, 2007, at the age of 71.
Career overview
Luciano Pavarotti is known for his acting career, which spans over 50 years. He is considered one of the most acclaimed and loved tenors of all time. Pavarotti's career transitioned from opera to popular music, allowing him to reach a broader audience.
Pavarotti's acting credits include over 100 known roles. He is often referred to as the "King of High Cs" and has been nicknamed "Maestro", "Lucianone", "Big Luciano", "Big P", and "King of High Cs". His career has been marked by a significant crossover into popular music.
Pavarotti's acting career has been recognized with numerous accolades, including six Grammy Awards. He is also known for his work in film, with a documentary about his life released in 2010. The documentary received a 76% rating from critics, with 45 people rating it.
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Full Filmography
106 titles- Fortuyn: On-Hollands (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Pavarotti: The Lost Concert - Live at Llangollen 1995 (2025) as Self - Tenor
- The Three Tenors - Birth of a Legend (2024) as Self
- Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Three Tenors: From Caracalla To The World (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Adrian (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Pavarotti (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- The Three Tenors - The Lost Concerts (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Luciano Pavarotti: A Legend Says Goodbye (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Pavarotti The Duets (2008) as Self
- Karajan: Beauty As I See It (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Pavarotti in Hyde Park (2007) as Self
- Helmut by June (2007) as Self
- Highway Star: Journey In Rock (2007) as Self
- Legends (2006) as Self
- Pavarotti: Christmas At Notre-Dame (2006) as Self
- De Wereld Draait Door (2005) as Self
- G&G – Gesichter und Geschichten (2005) as Self
- Luciano Pavarotti - An Evening With Luciano Pavarotti (2005) as Self
- Royal Palace (2005) as Self
- Pavarotti: The Last Tenor (2005) as Self
- Zucchero | Zu and co.: Live at Royal Albert Hall (2004) as Self
- Luciano Pavarotti - The Barcelona Concert in 2002 (2003) as Self
- Pavarotti & Friends for SOS Iraq (2003) as Self - Performer
- Pavarotti & Friends 7 - For Cambodia and Tibet (2000) as Self
- Great Tenor Performances (1999) as Self
- The Three Tenors Christmas (1999) as Self
- Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo (1999) as Self
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert (1998) as Self
- Three Tenors in Paris (1998) as Self
- Gala de Reyes: Los Tres Tenores (1998) as Self
- Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Pavarotti on Miami Beach (1996) as Self
- Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child (1996) as Self - Tenor
- Andrea Chénier (1996) as Andrea Chenier
- Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) as Self - Presenter
- Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia (1995) as Self
- The 3 Tenors in Concert 1994 (1994) as Self
- Pavarotti & Friends 2 (1994) as Self
- Il Tabarro & Pagliacci (1994) as Canio
- Pavarotti in Central Park (1993) as Self
- Pavarotti - My Heart's Delight (1993) as Self
- I Lombardi - The Met (1993) as Oronte
- Pavarotti & Friends (1992) as Self
- A Christmas Celebration: Send Round the Song (1992) as Self - Singer
- Don Carlo (1992) as Don Carlo
- L'Elisir d'Amore (1991) as Nemorino
- The Metropolitan Opera Gala 1991 (1991) as Self
- Un Ballo in Maschera (1991) as Gustav III
- La Stupenda (1991) as Self
- Central Park (1990) as Self
- Die Fledermaus (1990) as Party's Guest singer
- The Original Three Tenors Concert (1990) as Self - Tenor
- Pavarotti: The Event (1990) as Self
- From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass (1990) as Self - Tenor
- Il Trovatore (1988) as Manrico
- Maria Stuarda (1988) as Earl of Leicester (singing voice)
- La Boheme (1988) as Rodolfo
- An Evening with Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti (1988) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self (Duplex)
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- La Bohème (1986) as Rodolfo
- Grandi Voci Da Pesaro: Luciano Pavarotti (1986) as Self
- Aida (1985) as Radamès
- The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala (1983) as Self
- Sutherland Pavarotti Bonynge Gala Concert - Sydney 1983 (1983) as Self
- Ernani (1983) as Ernani
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Yes, Giorgio (1982) as Giorgio Fini
- The Essential Pavarotti (1982) as Self
- Verdi: Rigoletto (1982) as Il Duca di Mantova
- Idomeneo (1982) as Idomeneo
- Der Rosenkavalier (1982) as The Italian Singer
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Elixir of Love (1981) as Nemorino
- Verdi: Rigoletto (1981) as Il Duca di Mantua
- L'Elisir d'Amore (1981) as Nemorino
- Aida - San Francisco Opera (1981) as Radamès
- Luciano Pavarotti: Recital in Barcelona (1980) as Self
- A Christmas Special with Luciano Pavarotti (1980) as Self
- Un Ballo in Maschera (1980) as Riccardo, Count of Warwick and Governor of Boston
- La Gioconda - Ponchielli (1979) as Enzo
- Pavarotti: King of the High C's (1979) as Self
- La Bohème (1979) as Rodolfo
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Tosca (1978) as Mario Cavaradossi
- Fan School (1977) as Self
- La Bohème (1977) as Rodolfo
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Verdi – Messa da Requiem (1967) as Self - Tenor
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- Whicker's World (1959)
- Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Host
- Rigoletto - Verdi as Il Duca di Mantova
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Luciano Pavarotti best known for?
Luciano Pavarotti is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976), Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019), Legends (2006), De Wereld Draait Door (2005).
When and where was Luciano Pavarotti born?
Luciano Pavarotti was born on October 12, 1935 in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. They passed away on September 6, 2007.
How many credits does Luciano Pavarotti have?
Luciano Pavarotti has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Luciano Pavarotti's background in cinema and television?
Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian operatic tenor who crossed over into popular music. He is known for his acting credits in 103 films and television shows. Born on October 12, 1935, in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Pavarotti began singing in a local choir. He is often referred to as the "King of High Cs" and was a reno...
Luciano Pavarotti by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Il Trovatore (1988) as Manrico — aged about 52
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 36
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest — aged about 36
- Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Host — aged about 15
- La Bohème (1977) as Rodolfo — aged about 41
- Central Park (1990) as Self — aged about 54
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