Italian movie actors died when they were 39
Here are 2 famous actors from Italy died at 39:
Osvaldo Valenti
Osvaldo Valenti (February 17, 1906 Constantinople-April 30, 1945 Milan) was an Italian actor. He had one child, Kim Valenti.
Valenti began his career as a stage actor in the 1920s, and later transitioned to film in the 1930s. He appeared in over 30 films, including Luchino Visconti's "Ossessione" (1943), which is considered a landmark film in Italian neorealism.
However, Valenti's career was also marked by his association with the fascist regime in Italy. He was a member of the Fascist Party and acted in propaganda films during the 1930s. During World War II, Valenti worked as a spy for Mussolini's government and was involved in the torture and execution of anti-fascist resistance fighters.
After the war, Valenti was captured by Italian partisans and was executed without trial in a public square in Milan. His death remains controversial, with some arguing that he was a victim of political revenge, while others argue that he received due justice for his actions as a fascist sympathizer and spy.
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Vincenzo Musolino
Vincenzo Musolino (May 9, 1930 Benestare-May 9, 1969 Rome) also known as Glen Vincent Davis or Glenn Vincent Davis was an Italian actor, screenwriter, film producer and film director.
He is best known for his roles in Italian neorealist films such as "La Ciociara" and "Uccellacci e uccellini" directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Musolino also wrote and directed several films, including "The Fury of Hercules" and "Desert War". Despite his potential as an up-and-coming actor, Musolino tragically died in a car accident on his 39th birthday while filming the movie "The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh" in Rome. His death was a major loss to the Italian film industry.
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