Italian movie actors died in the year 1999
Here are 9 famous actors from Italy died in 1999:
Joe D'Amato
Joe D'Amato (December 15, 1936 Rome-January 23, 1999 Rome) also known as Aristide Massaccesi, The Evil Ed Wood, Lynn Clar, David Carson, Joe Damato, Joe De Mato, Hugo Clevers, James Burke, Joe D' Amato, Oliver J. Clarke, Bernard Brel, Donna Aubert, O.J. Clarke, Raf De Palma, Steven Benson, Michael Di Caprio, Félicien Dran, George Hudson, Kevin Mancuso, Fred Sloniscko Jr, Romano Gastaldi, A. Massaccesi, Dario Donati, Richard Haller, John Gelardi, Oscar Faradine, Igor Horwess, David Hills, Robert Price-Jones, Fred Sloniscko Jr., Joan Russel, Aristide Massacesi, Federico Slonisco, Peter Newton, Fédérico Slonisco, Arizona Massachusset, Aristede Massacesi, Tom Salima, J. Metheus, Aristide Massacessi, Joan Russell, Andrea Massai, Aristide Massaccessi, Zak Roberts, Frederick Slonisco, Una Pierre, Arizona Massachuset, Aristice Massaccesi, Chana Lee Sun, Michael Wotruba, Robert Yip, Federiko Slonisko Jr., Federico Slonisko Jr., Chang Lee Sun, Federico Slonisko, Frederico Slonisko, Fred Slonisko, Frederic Slonisko, Frederico Slonisko Jr., Frederiko Slonisko, Dan Slonisko, Joe d'Amato, Federiko Slonisko, Lynn Clark, Robert Duke, Robert Hall, John Shadow, Stephen Benson, Steve Benson, Alexandre Borski, Lee Castle, Frederick Slonisko or Mikail Wotruba was an Italian film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, film producer, actor and film editor. His children are called Daniele Massaccesi and Francesca Massaccesi.
Throughout his career, Joe D'Amato directed and produced over 200 films, many of which fell into the horror or erotic genres. He began his career in the 1970s, working on Italian horror films such as "Death Smiles on a Murderer" and "Zombie Holocaust". He then transitioned into directing and producing his own films, including "Beyond the Darkness" and "Antropophagus".
Despite his controversial filmography, D'Amato was known for his technical skills behind the camera, particularly in cinematography. He often used inventive camera angles and lighting techniques to create a unique visual style in his films.
D'Amato was also known for his use of pseudonyms, which included variations of his own name as well as other fictitious names. This allowed him to have multiple credits on his films and to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
D'Amato passed away in Rome in 1999 at the age of 62.
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Riccardo Freda
Riccardo Freda (February 24, 1909 Alexandria-December 20, 1999 Rome) otherwise known as Richard Freda, Willy Pareta, Willy Pareto, Riccardo Santelmi, Robert Hampton, Dick Jordan, George Lincoln, Robert Davidson or Robert Hamton was an Italian film director, actor, set decorator, film editor and screenwriter.
Freda was born in Alexandria, Egypt to Italian parents. He grew up in Turin, Italy and began his film career in the 1930s as a set decorator and actor. He later transitioned to directing and made his directorial debut in 1942 with the film "I 3 aquilotti." Freda was known for his work in the horror and fantasy genres, and is considered a pioneer of Italian horror cinema. Some of his notable films include "The Horrible Dr. Hichcock" (1962), "The Ghost" (1963), and "Murder Obsession" (1981). Freda often used pseudonyms to work on films, especially when he did not want to be associated with a particular type of film. In addition to his work in film, Freda also wrote several books on cinema and taught film courses. He passed away in Rome in 1999 at the age of 90.
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Benito Stefanelli
Benito Stefanelli (September 2, 1929 Rome-December 18, 1999 Rome) also known as Ben Steffen, Steve Eliot or Benny Reeves was an Italian stunt performer and actor. He had one child, Marco Stefanelli.
Stefanelli began his career as a stuntman in the 1950s and later transitioned to acting. He appeared in more than 120 films throughout his career, often playing supporting roles or bit parts. Stefanelli was best known for his work in Spaghetti Westerns, often collaborating with director Sergio Leone. He played a variety of roles in Leone's films, including a member of Indio's gang in "For a Few Dollars More" and Tuco's aide in "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". Stefanelli also worked on other Spaghetti Westerns, such as "Django" and "Death Rides a Horse". Outside of Westerns, he appeared in films such as "The 10th Victim" and "Killer Nun". In addition to his work in films, Stefanelli was also a television actor, appearing in several Italian shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
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Mario Soldati
Mario Soldati (November 17, 1906 Turin-June 19, 1999 Tellaro) also known as M. Soldati was an Italian journalist, film director, writer, actor, screenwriter and television director. He had six children, Frank Soldati, Ralph Soldati, Barbara Soldati, Giovanni Soldati, Wolfango Soldati and Michele Soldati.
Soldati started his career as a journalist and later began to write novels and short stories. He gained popularity after the publication of his novel “America primo amore” (America First Love), which became a bestseller in Italy. In addition to his writing, Soldati also worked as a film director, making several movies including “Piccolo Mondo Antico” (Small Old-Fashioned World), which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 1941. He also acted in a few films himself.
In the 1950s, Soldati began working in television, directing a number of successful TV series and specials. He continued to write during this time and published several additional novels, including “Fuga in Italia” (Escape to Italy) and “La Provinciale” (The Provincial Woman), which was later adapted into a film.
Over the course of his career, Soldati received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Legion of Honour from the French government and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. He is remembered as a versatile and influential figure in Italian culture.
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Pietro De Vico
Pietro De Vico (February 21, 1911 Naples-December 10, 1999 Rome) otherwise known as Peter De Vico was an Italian actor.
Peter De Vico had a prolific career in both film and television. He appeared in over 50 films, including several spaghetti westerns such as "Django Shoots First" and "A Fistful of Lead". He was also a regular on Italian TV shows in the 1970s and 1980s, including the popular crime drama "La Piovra". De Vico began his acting career on the stage, performing in plays in Naples before moving to Rome to pursue film and television work. In addition to his acting, De Vico was also a painter and sculptor, and his artwork was exhibited in galleries across Italy. He passed away in Rome at the age of 88, leaving behind a rich legacy in Italian cinema and art.
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Riccardo Cucciolla
Riccardo Cucciolla (September 5, 1924 Bari-September 17, 1999 Rome) was an Italian actor and voice actor.
He was born into a family of performers and began his career in the 1940s as a stage actor. Cucciolla's breakthrough came in 1956 when he won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film "La sfida". He went on to appear in over 70 films and television shows, including the 1963 film "Il Gattopardo", which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. In addition to his film work, Cucciolla was also a successful voice actor, providing the Italian dubbing for famous actors such as Marlon Brando and Clint Eastwood. He continued to work in theater and film throughout the 1970s and 80s until his death in 1999 at the age of 75.
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Corrado Mantoni
Corrado Mantoni (August 2, 1924 Rome-June 8, 1999 Rome) also known as Corrado was an Italian actor, presenter and voice actor. He had one child, Roberto Mantoni.
Corrado Mantoni began his career as a radio host in 1949 and soon after became a popular television presenter in Italy. He hosted many television shows, including "Il Musichiere" and "Jeux Sans Frontières" for Italian television. He was also known for his voice acting work, dubbing the Italian versions of many popular films and series.
In addition to his career in entertainment, Mantoni was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Italian Parliament from 1968 to 1972, representing the Italian Socialist Party.
Mantoni was a beloved figure in Italy, known for his sense of humor and charismatic personality. He was awarded numerous honors throughout his career, including the title of Cavaliere in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Corrado Mantoni passed away in Rome in 1999 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of Italy's most influential television personalities.
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Ernesto Calindri
Ernesto Calindri (February 5, 1909 Certaldo-June 9, 1999 Milan) was an Italian actor. He had one child, Gabriele Calindri.
Calindri started his acting career in the early 1930s in the theater, but eventually made his way to the big screen. He appeared in over 150 films, including "The White Sheik" (1952) by Federico Fellini and "Big Deal on Madonna Street" (1958) by Mario Monicelli. He was known for his comedic roles and was a popular character actor in Italian cinema. In addition to his film work, Calindri also dabbled in television, with appearances on several popular Italian TV shows in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to act well into his 80s, appearing in his final film, "Nirvana," in 1997.
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Franco Gasparri
Franco Gasparri (October 31, 1948 Senigallia-March 28, 1999 Rome) a.k.a. Gianfranco Gasparri was an Italian actor.
He was known for his work in Italian cinema and television in the 1960s and 1970s. Gasparri began his career as a child actor in the movie "Caccia Tragica" in 1947. He went on to appear in several Italian films and TV series throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including "La Donna del Lago," "Un Detective," and "Polvere di Stelle." Gasparri was also a popular voice actor, dubbing many foreign films into Italian. He received critical acclaim for his lead role in the 1972 film "La grande sfida." In addition to his acting work, Gasparri was also a songwriter and musician, and released several albums in the 1970s. He tragically died of a heart attack in Rome in 1999 at the age of 50.
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