Italian movie actors died in the year 2001
Here are 9 famous actors from Italy died in 2001:
Alfonso Brescia
Alfonso Brescia (January 6, 1930 Rome-June 5, 2001 Rome) a.k.a. Al Bradly, Al Bradley, Al Bradey or Albert B. Leonard was an Italian film director, screenwriter and actor.
He mainly worked on genre films such as spaghetti westerns, giallo thrillers, and science fiction. Brescia started his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in several Italian westerns in the 1960s. He then transitioned into directing in 1972, making his debut with the spaghetti western, "Ben and Charlie". Over the course of his career, he directed over 30 feature films, including "Super Stooges vs. the Wonder Women", "Mister Dynamite", and "The Beast in Space". Despite the critical reception of his films being mixed, Brescia was known for his ability to make entertaining movies on low budgets. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 71.
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Tiberio Mitri
Tiberio Mitri (July 12, 1926 Trieste-February 12, 2001 Rome) also known as The Trieste Tiger was an Italian actor and professional boxer. He had two children, Alesandro Mitri and Tiberia Mitri.
Tiberio Mitri is considered one of the greatest Italian boxers of all time. He competed in the middleweight division and won the European Middleweight Championship in 1949. Mitri later became the World Middleweight Champion in 1950, after defeating American boxer Randy Turpin. Mitri retired from boxing in 1956 with a record of 83 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws.
After retiring from boxing, Mitri pursued a career in acting. He appeared in a number of films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, often playing tough, macho characters. Mitri's most famous role was in the 1954 film "The Beach", where he starred alongside Sophia Loren.
Mitri also wrote a book about his boxing career called "Io, Tiberio Mitri" ("I, Tiberio Mitri"). The book was published in 1955 and is still considered a classic of Italian sports literature.
Throughout his life, Mitri remained a beloved figure in Italy. He was featured on a postage stamp in 2006 and in 2010, a sports hall in his hometown of Trieste was named after him.
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Giorgio Mangiamele
Giorgio Mangiamele (August 13, 1926 Catania-May 13, 2001 Melbourne) was an Italian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, photographer, film producer and actor. He had two children, Suzanne Mangiamele and Claudia Mangiamele.
Mangiamele began his career in film in Italy as a documentary filmmaker, and later turned to narrative feature films. In 1952, he emigrated to Australia and continued to make films there, known for his exploration of social themes and his neorealist style. His films include "Nimji," "Bernadette," and "The Spag." In addition to his work in film, Mangiamele was also an accomplished photographer, with his work exhibited in galleries around the world. Later in life, he taught film production at Swinburne University in Melbourne. Mangiamele is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Australian cinema history.
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Turi Ferro
Turi Ferro (January 10, 1921 Catania-May 11, 2001 Sant'Agata li Battiati) also known as Salvatore Ferro was an Italian actor.
Born in Catania, Sicily, Turi Ferro began his acting career in the 1950s performing on stage and in films. He was a prolific actor, appearing in over 100 films and television shows. He was known for his roles in Italian comedies and dramas, and was a popular actor in his home country. Ferro worked with some of Italy's most renowned directors, including Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini, and Bernardo Bertolucci. In addition to his work in film and theater, Ferro was also a respected voice actor, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Italian. He continued to work until his death in 2001 at the age of 80.
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Piero Regnoli
Piero Regnoli (July 19, 1921 Rome-April 27, 2001 Rome) also known as Dean Craig, Martin Andrews, Mario Pierotti, Peter Lombard or Pietro Regnoli was an Italian screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer and production designer. He had one child, Daniela Regnoli.
Regnoli's career spanned over 50 years during which he worked on over 100 films. He began his career in the Italian film industry during the 1940s as a production secretary and later contributed to the screenplay of the film "Il Bandito" (1946). Regnoli is best known for his work as a screenwriter on two macaroni combat films, "The Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission" and "The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission" both released in 1985. He also produced the film "Buddy Goes West" (1981) and directed the film "Colpo di stato" (1966).
In addition to his film work, Regnoli was also a prolific writer of novels, plays and essays. His novels "Le Foreste Delle Tigri" (The Forests of the Tigers) and "Icenhower Dollar" both published in the 1970s were highly regarded by critics.
Regnoli was honored with several awards during his lifetime. He received a special mention at the Venice Film Festival in 1955 for his screenplay contribution in the film "La corda di sabbia" and was nominated for a David di Donatello Award in 1982 for his work as a producer for "Buddy Goes West".
Regnoli passed away in Rome in 2001, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most prominent figures in Italian cinema.
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Ferruccio Amendola
Ferruccio Amendola (July 22, 1930 Turin-September 3, 2001 Rome) was an Italian actor and voice actor. He had one child, Claudio Amendola.
Amendola began working in the entertainment industry in the 1950s, and appeared in over 100 films throughout his career. He worked with notable Italian directors such as Federico Fellini and Sergio Leone. In addition to his film work, Amendola was also known for his voice acting. He provided the Italian dubbing for several famous actors, including Marlon Brando and Dustin Hoffman. Amendola was awarded the honorary title of "Cavaliere di Gran Croce" by the Italian government in recognition of his contributions to the arts. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 71.
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Giancarlo Prete
Giancarlo Prete (February 5, 1942 Rome-March 9, 2001 Rome) otherwise known as Timothy Brent, Philip Garner or Philippe Garnier was an Italian actor, stunt performer and voice actor.
He began his career in the 1960s, appearing in various Italian and European films such as "Django, Prepare a Coffin" and "Garringo". In the 1970s, he became a prominent actor in the Italian action film genre, starring in films like "The New Barbarians", "Raiders of Atlantis" and "Endgame - Bronx lotta finale".
Prete was also a prolific voice actor, providing the Italian dubbing for many Hollywood stars including Sylvester Stallone, Burt Reynolds and Richard Gere. He was also a skilled stunt performer, performing in films like "The Day of the Owl" and "The Gospel According to St. Matthew".
Despite his success and talent, Prete never achieved widespread recognition in the English-speaking film industry. He continued to work in Italian cinema until his death from lung cancer in 2001 at the age of 59.
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Renato Carosone
Renato Carosone (January 3, 1920 Naples-May 20, 2001 Rome) also known as Renato Carusone or Carosone was an Italian bandleader, actor, songwriter, musician and composer. He had one child, Pino Carusone.
Carosone was best known for his popular and infectious songs mixing the sounds of swing, jazz, pop and Neapolitan folk music. Some of his most well-known songs include "Tu Vuò Fa' L'Americano", "Maruzzella", and "Torero". His career spanned several decades and he made a significant contribution to the development of Italian popular music.
In addition to his successful career as a musician, Carosone was also an accomplished actor, appearing in several films and TV shows in Italy. He was a beloved figure in Italian culture and continues to be recognized as an influential and iconic figure in Italian music.
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Piero Natoli
Piero Natoli (November 22, 1947 Rome-May 8, 2001 Rome) also known as Pietro Natoli was an Italian actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer. He had one child, Carlotta Natoli.
Natoli began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1960s. He appeared in over 30 films, including Federico Fellini's "Amarcord" and Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Conformist." He then transitioned to screenwriting and directing, with his directorial debut being "Dottor Jekyll e gentile signora" in 1981. Natoli went on to produce and direct several successful films, including "Lontano da dove," which won the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival in 1983. He also directed several television series, including "Mi manda Picone" and "L'avvocato Guerrieri." Natoli passed away in 2001 at the age of 53 from a heart attack.
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