Is Andrea Camilleri A-List?
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No — Andrea Camilleri is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1999
Montalbano TV Adaptation
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — Camilleri's Death
Ranking Timeline
1978C$0.01M
Early Writing Efforts
Camilleri begins writing plays and short stories.
1994B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Montalbano Series Begins
Camilleri creates Salvo Montalbano, achieving fame.
1999A▲$1M+$0.9M
Montalbano TV Adaptation
Montalbano novels are adapted into a successful TV series.
2010A$3M+$2M
International Recognition
Montalbano series gains international acclaim and translation.
2019B▼$5M+$2M
Camilleri's Death
Camilleri passes away, leaving a rich literary legacy.
2026B$5M
Montalbano's Enduring Popularity
The Montalbano series continues to be read and enjoyed worldwide.
Last updated: February 24, 2026