Is Carlo Ponti A-List?
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No — Carlo Ponti is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1965
Doctor Zhivago Production
Lost A-list status in 1998
Dropped to B tier — The 1998 Godzilla
Ranking Timeline
1954C$1M
Producer La Strada
Produces 'La Strada', a major success.
1960B▲$5M+$4M
Produces La Dolce Vita
Produces 'La Dolce Vita', achieving more acclaim.
1965A▲$15M+$10M
Doctor Zhivago Production
Produces 'Doctor Zhivago', a huge international hit.
1966A$20M+$5M
Marries Sophia Loren
Marriage to Sophia Loren increases fame.
1998B▼$40M+$20M
The 1998 Godzilla
Produces 'Godzilla' (1998), a notable film.
2007B$50M+$10M
Death From Lung Damage
Dies at 94. His legacy as an accomplished producer endures.
2026B$50M
Legacy as Producer
Legacy as major Italian producer remains.
Last updated: February 24, 2026