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| Artist | Elena Torre from Viareggio, Italia |
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| Credit | Vittorio Gassman |
| License | cc-by-sa-2.0 |
| Desc | Vittorio Gassman |
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Italian actor and director
Vittorio Gassman is ...
Dead
| Born | 1 September 1922 in Genoa |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 June 2000 in Rome |
| Age | 77 years, 9 months |
| Cause | myocardial infarction |
| Sex or gender | male |
|---|---|
| Country of citizenship | Italy and Kingdom of Italy |
| Manner of death | natural causes |
| Spouse | Shelley Winters, Nora Ricci, Diletta D'Andrea and Juliette Mayniel |
| Child | Alessandro Gassman and Paola Gassman |
| Occupation | film director, television actor, screenwriter, stage actor and film actor |
| Notable work | Il sorpasso, Big Deal on Madonna Street, March on Rome, Scent of a Woman and Life Is a Bed of Roses |
| Awards | Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, Donostia Award, Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, David di Donatello for Best Actor, David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement, Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor, Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor, Mar del Plata Film Festival, Montreal World Film Festival, Silver seashell for best actor, Taormina Film Fest, Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievements, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic |
| Relative | Ugo Pagliai, Sabrina Knaflitz and Leo Gassmann |
| Educated at | Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico |
| Medical condition | mental depression |
About Vittorio Gassman
Vittorio Gassman: The Italian Master of Stage and Screen
Born on September 1, 1922, in Genoa, Italy, Vittorio Gassman was one of the most celebrated actors and directors of his time. With a career spanning over five decades, Gassman left an indelible mark on Italian cinema and theatre.
Gassman's acting career began in the 1940s, and he quickly gained recognition for his performances in films such as "Paisan" (1946) and "Riso amaro" (1949). He went on to star in several iconic Italian films, including "Big Deal on Madonna Street" (1958), "Il Sorpasso" (1962), and "Profumo di donna" (1974).
In addition to his work in film, Gassman was also a prolific stage actor, performing in numerous productions of classic plays such as "Hamlet," "Othello," and "The Taming of the Shrew." He was known for his dynamic stage presence and his ability to bring complex characters to life.
Gassman's talent was not limited to acting, however. He also directed several films, including "Scandal in Sorrento" (1955) and "Il Mattatore" (1960). His directorial style was marked by a keen attention to detail and a deep understanding of the art of storytelling.
Throughout his career, Gassman received numerous awards and accolades for his work. He won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975 for his performance in "Profumo di donna," and he was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 1992.
Gassman's legacy continues to inspire generations of actors and filmmakers. His contributions to Italian cinema and theatre have cemented his place as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
References:
- "Vittorio Gassman." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0001266/.
- "Vittorio Gassman." Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Vittorio-Gassman.
About Death
In the later stages of his life, Gassman suffered from bipolar disorder and on 29 June 2000, Gassman died of a heart attack in his sleep at his home in Rome at the age of 77. He was buried at Campo Verano.
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Sharky's Machine
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I nuovi mostri
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War and Peace
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Life Is a Bed of Roses
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L'armata Brancaleone
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Beautiful But Dangerous
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The Nude Bomb
1980 film by Clive Donner
Bitter Rice
1950 film by Giuseppe De Santis
The Glass Wall
1953 film by Maxwell Shane
The Thirteen Chairs
1969 Italian-French comedy film by Nicolas Gessner, Luciano Lucignani
Tempest
1982 American comedy-drama film
Quintet
1979 film by Robert Altman
Big Deal After 20 Years
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Les 1001 Nuits
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The Desert of the Tartars
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We All Loved Each Other So Much
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The Easy Life
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The Last Judgement
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Mambo
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Rhapsody
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Anna
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The Dirty Game
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Ghosts of Rome
1961 film by Antonio Pietrangeli
Audace colpo dei soliti ignoti
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Io la conoscevo bene
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March on Rome
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The Family
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I mostri
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Brancaleone at the Crusades
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Scent of a Woman
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Cry of the Hunted
1953 film by Joseph H. Lewis
I picari
1987 film by Mario Monicelli
La terrazza
1980 film by Ettore Scola
The Love Specialist
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Rossini! Rossini!
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What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution?
1972 film by Sergio Corbucci
Crimen
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Tempest
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A Difficult Life
1961 film by Dino Risi
Il Mattatore
1960 film by Dino Risi
In nome del popolo italiano
1971 film by Dino Risi
Pleasant Nights
1966 film by Armando Crispino, Luciano Lucignani
La Tosca
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L'amore difficile
La figlia del capitano
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Mortacci
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The Career of a Chambermaid
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Dimenticare Palermo
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Count Tacchia
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La cambiale
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I'm Photogenic
1980 film by Dino Risi
The Dinner
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Il sogno di Zorro
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Ghosts – Italian Style
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Daniele Cortis
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Catch as Catch Can
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Camera d'albergo
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Kean: Genius or Scoundrel
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Il Successo
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E il Casanova di Fellini?
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The Wolf of the Sila
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The Black Crown
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Il cavaliere misterioso
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Shivers in Summer
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The Tiger and the Pussycat
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Let's Talk About Women
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The Amusements of Private Life
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Sombrero
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Il Gaucho
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The Italian Brigands
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Let's Have a Riot
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Anima persa
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Dear Father
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The Black Sheep
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Il profeta
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The Divorce
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A Maiden for a Prince
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The Archangel
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L'arcidiavolo
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Pure as a Lily
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The Long Winter
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Tolgo il disturbo
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Double Cross
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Alibi
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Le sorprese dell'amore
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Without Family
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Slalom
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The Immortal Bachelor
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