Aldo Fabrizi
Biography
Aldo Fabrizi was an Italian actor and cinema and theatre director. He was born on November 1, 1905, in Rome, Italy, and died on April 2, 1990, in Rome, Italy. Fabrizi is known for his work in the Italian film industry, particularly in the role of a heroic priest in a film directed by Roberto Rossellini. He is also recognized for his contributions to Italian cinema, receiving several prestigious awards and nominations. As an actor, Fabrizi appeared in numerous films and is considered a significant figure in Italian film history.
Career overview
Aldo Fabrizi was an Italian actor. He was born on November 1, 1905, in Rome, Italy, and died on April 2, 1990, in Rome, Italy. Fabrizi is known for his work in the film industry, with a career spanning multiple roles and projects.
As an actor, Fabrizi was involved in various film projects, with a total of 85 known credits. He is often associated with the work of Roberto Rossellini, although specific details about their collaboration are not provided. Fabrizi also worked as a director and screenwriter, but the extent of his involvement in these capacities is not specified.
Fabrizi's acting career was marked by his versatility and range. He is often described as a comedian, and his work in this capacity has been recognized with several prestigious awards. The Italian actor's contributions to the film industry have been significant, with his work having an impact on Italian cinema.
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Full Filmography
130 titles- Rossellini and the City (2009) as (archive footage)
- Once Upon a Time... 'Rome, Open City' (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Un film et son époque (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Carefree Giovanni (1986) as Il bottegaio ed il suo fratello gemello
- SuperTotò (1980)
- Rugantino (1978) as Masto Titta
- Ladies' Doctor (1977) as Pietro Massone
- Nerone (1977) as General Galba
- Forza Italia! (1977) as Self (archive footage)
- The Barons (1975) as Monsignore
- We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974) as Romolo Catenacci
- La Tosca (1973) as Il governatore
- Mafia Things (1971) as Il brigadiere Aldo Panzarani
- Mafia Things (1971) Screenplay
- Totò Story (1968)
- Three Bites of the Apple (1967) as Dr. Manzoni
- 7 Golden Monks (1966) as Fra' Ugone, padre priore
- Made in Italy (1965) as Piras, Gaviro's Father (segment "2 'Il Lavoro', episode 2")
- I 4 moschettieri (1963) as Bouboule
- I 4 tassisti (1963) as Sor Gigi
- The Shortest Day (1963) as facchino
- Totò vs the Four (1963) as don Amilcare
- The Four Monks (1962) as Fra' Giocondo
- Gli italiani e le donne (1962) as Cesare Mancini
- Gli italiani e le donne (1962) Writer
- Twist, lolite e vitelloni (1962) as Cav. Rossi
- The Wonders of Aladdin (1961) as Sultan
- Dying as Hierarchs (1961) as Comm. Frioppi
- Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today (1960) as Ragioniere Giuseppe D'Amore
- A Soldier and a Half (1960) as Sgt. Giovanni Rossi
- A Soldier and a Half (1960) Story
- A Soldier and a Half (1960) Screenplay
- The Angel Wore Red (1960) as Canon Rota
- Fra' Manisco cerca guai... (1960) as Fra Manisco
- Ferdinand I King of Naples (1959) as Un contadino
- The Overtaxed (1959) as Maresciallo Fabio Topponi
- The Overtaxed (1959) Screenplay
- The Overtaxed (1959) Story
- Prepotenti più di prima (1959) as Cesare Pinelli
- Prepotenti più di prima (1959) Screenplay
- Prepotenti più di prima (1959) Story
- I prepotenti (1958) as Cesare Pinelli
- I prepotenti (1958) Story
- Premier mai (1958) as Old trucker
- The Teacher and the Miracle (1957) as Giovanni Merino
- The Teacher and the Miracle (1957) Director
- The Teacher and the Miracle (1957) Writer
- Guardia, guardia scelta, brigadiere e maresciallo (1956) as Brigadiere Pietro Spaziani
- Donatella (1956) as Augusto Guiscardi, padre di Donatella
- Mi permette babbo! (1956) as Alessandro Biagi, il suocero di Nardi
- I pinguini ci guardano (1956) as (voice)
- I due compari (1955) as Giovanni Bellini
- I due compari (1955) Story
- I due compari (1955) Screenplay
- Variety carousel (1955)
- It Happened in the Penitentiary (1955) as Cesare Cantelli
- Io piaccio (1955) as Comm. Tassinetti
- Un po' di cielo (1955) as Pietro Maltoni
- I pappagalli (1955) as Antonio
- I pappagalli (1955) Screenplay
- 100 Years of Love (1954) as Don Pietro, Priest of Monterotondo (segment "Garibaldina")
- Crazy Things (1954) as Gnauli
- They Stole a Tram (1954) as Cesare Mancini
- They Stole a Tram (1954) Screenplay
- They Stole a Tram (1954) Director
- Of Life and Love (1954) as Il Professore Fabio Gori
- Of Life and Love (1954) Dialogue
- Of Life and Love (1954) Screenplay
- Of Life and Love (1954) Director
- The Story of William Tell (1953)
- Voice of Silence (1953) as Pio Fabiani
- Una di quelle (1953) as Dottor Ubaldo Mancini
- Una di quelle (1953) Director
- Una di quelle (1953) Screenplay
- Siamo tutti inquilini (1953) as Augusto
- Funniest Show on Earth (1953) as Uno spettatore (uncredited)
- The Age of Indiscretion (1953) as Coletti, padre di Annette
- Singing Café (1953) as Se stesso
- The Passaguai Family Gets Rich (1952) as Giuseppe Passaguai
- The Passaguai Family Gets Rich (1952) Director
- The Passaguai Family Gets Rich (1952) Screenplay
- Dad Becomes Mom (1952) as Giuseppe Passaguai
- Dad Becomes Mom (1952) Director
- Dad Becomes Mom (1952) Screenplay
- Times Gone By (1952) as Book peddler (segment "Il carrettino dei libri vecchi")
- The Lucky Five (1952) as Cesare Baroni
- The Lucky Five (1952) Screenplay
- Three Steps North (1951) as Pietro
- La famiglia Passaguai (1951) as Giuseppe Passaguai
- La famiglia Passaguai (1951) Screenplay
- La famiglia Passaguai (1951) Director
- Cops and Robbers (1951) as Brigadiere Bottoni
- Cops and Robbers (1951) Screenplay
- Position Wanted (1951) as Il commendatore Giovanni Marchetti
- Rome-Paris-Rome (1951) as Vincenzo Nardi
- Rome-Paris-Rome (1951) Screenplay
- Paris Is Always Paris (1951) as Andrea De Angelis
- First Communion (1950) as M. Carloni (M. Dupont)
- The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) as Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo
- A Dog’s Life (1950) as Nino Martoni
- A Dog’s Life (1950) Screenplay
- Welcome Reverend! (1950) as The thief
- Welcome Reverend! (1950) Screenplay
- Welcome Reverend! (1950) Director
- Anthony of Padua (1949) as Ezzelino Da Romano
- The Za-Bum Circus (1949) as The postman (segments "Dalla finestra" and "Il postino")
- Emigrantes (1948) as Giuseppe Bordoni
- Emigrantes (1948) Writer
- Emigrantes (1948) Director
- Flesh Will Surrender (1947) as Giovanni Episcopo
- Flesh Will Surrender (1947) Screenplay
- To Live in Peace (1947) as Tigna
- To Live in Peace (1947) Screenplay
- Christmas at Camp 119 (1947) as Giuseppe Mancini, il romano
- Christmas at Camp 119 (1947) Screenplay
- Tombolo (1947) as Andrea Rascelli
- Professor, My Son (1946) as Orazio Belli
- Professor, My Son (1946) Story
- Professor, My Son (1946) Screenplay
- Rome, Open City (1945) as Don Pietro Pellegrini
- The Peddler and the Lady (1943) as Peppino Corradini
- The Peddler and the Lady (1943) Adaptation
- The Last Wagon (1943) as Antonio Urbani
- The Last Wagon (1943) Screenplay
- The Last Wagon (1943) Story
- There's Room Up Ahead (1942) as Cesare Montani
- There's Room Up Ahead (1942) Screenplay
- There's Room Up Ahead (1942) Story
- Il Teatro Delle Meraviglie - Documentario Di Propaganda N. 3 (1940) as himself
- Il teatro delle meraviglie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aldo Fabrizi best known for?
Aldo Fabrizi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ladies' Doctor (1977), Forza Italia! (1977), We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974), Made in Italy (1965).
When and where was Aldo Fabrizi born?
Aldo Fabrizi was born on November 1, 1905 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. They passed away on April 2, 1990.
How many credits does Aldo Fabrizi have?
Aldo Fabrizi has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 2009.
What is Aldo Fabrizi's background in cinema and television?
Aldo Fabrizi was an Italian actor and cinema and theatre director. He was born on November 1, 1905, in Rome, Italy, and died on April 2, 1990, in Rome, Italy. Fabrizi is known for his work in the Italian film industry, particularly in the role of a heroic priest in a film directed by Roberto Rossellini. He is also reco...
Aldo Fabrizi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974) as Romolo Catenacci — aged about 68
- Forza Italia! (1977) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 71
- Rome, Open City (1945) as Don Pietro Pellegrini — aged about 39
- Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today (1960) as Ragioniere Giuseppe D'Amore — aged about 54
- The Overtaxed (1959) as Maresciallo Fabio Topponi — aged about 53
- Dad Becomes Mom (1952) as Giuseppe Passaguai — aged about 46
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