Ennio Flaiano
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 5, 1910 in Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy
- Died
- November 20, 1972
- Active Years
- 1942–2023 (82 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Ennio Flaiano was an Italian screenwriter, playwright, novelist, journalist, and drama critic. He was born on March 5, 1910, in Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy, and died on November 20, 1972, in Rome at the age of sixty-two. He is also known by the name Giovanni Ro. Flaiano is best known for his writing work, holding sixty-eight known credits, and for his work with Federico Fellini. His literary and theatrical works include the story volumes Diario notturno and Una e una notte, as well as the comedy Un marziano a Roma, which he himself considered to be his best work. He also became known for his involvement with films such as Cabiriiny noci, Kat, and Noc.
Career overview
Ennio Flaiano was an Italian screenwriter, playwright, novelist, journalist, and drama critic who was also known by the alias Giovanni Ro. Born on March 5, 1910, in Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy, Flaiano built a substantial career in writing, accumulating sixty-eight known credits in the film and television industry. He passed away on November 20, 1972, in Rome at the age of sixty-two.
Throughout his career, Flaiano worked extensively as a screenwriter, gaining renown for his contributions to notable films such as Cabiriiny noci, Kat, and Noc, and he is best known for his collaborative work with director Federico Fellini. In addition to his cinematic work, Flaiano published several volumes of stories, including Diario notturno and Una e una notte. He also wrote theater pieces, which included the comedy Un marziano a Roma, a work that Flaiano himself considered to be his best.
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86 titles- Ennio Flaiano, straniero in patria (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Final Inquiry (2007) Original Story
- Fellini: I'm a Born Liar (2003) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Time to Kill (1989) Novel
- The Inquiry (1986) Story
- Un marziano a Roma (1983) Theatre Play
- Un marziano a Roma (1983) Screenplay
- Liza (1972) Writer
- Liza (1972) Novel
- Oceano Canada (1972) as Himself
- Red Hot Shot (1970) Screenplay
- Sweet Charity (1969) Original Story
- Alive or Preferably Dead (1969) Story
- The Protagonists (1968) Screenplay
- The Oldest Profession (1967) Writer
- Me, Me, Me... and the Others (1966) Screenplay
- Juliet of the Spirits (1965) Screenplay
- The 10th Victim (1965) Screenplay
- Rapture (1965) Screenplay
- Run for Your Wife (1965) Screenplay
- Tonio Kröger (1964) Writer
- 8½ (1963) Screenplay
- 8½ (1963) Story
- The Executioner (1963) Screenplay
- Boccaccio '70 (1962) Screenplay
- The Temptation of Dr. Antonio (1962) Screenplay
- La Notte (1961) Screenplay
- La Notte (1961) Story
- Ghosts of Rome (1961) Story
- Ghosts of Rome (1961) Screenplay
- La Dolce Vita (1960) Story
- La Dolce Vita (1960) Screenplay
- Love in Rome (1960) Screenplay
- Love on the Riviera (1958) Screenplay
- Love on the Riviera (1958) Story
- Fortunella (1958) Story
- Fortunella (1958) Screenplay
- Piece of the Sky (1958) Co-Writer
- Nights of Cabiria (1957) Story
- Nights of Cabiria (1957) Screenplay
- The Rocket from Calabuch (1956) Screenplay
- What a Woman! (1956) Screenplay
- What a Woman! (1956) Story
- Toto and Carolina (1955) Story
- The Swindle (1955) Screenplay
- The Swindle (1955) Story
- The Sign of Venus (1955) Screenplay
- The Last Paradise (1955) Screenplay
- Lost Continent (1955) Writer
- La Strada (1954) Co-Writer
- Woman of Rome (1954) Screenplay
- Daughters of Destiny (1954) Writer
- The Anatomy of Love (1954) Screenplay
- Too Bad She's Bad (1954) Story
- Too Bad She's Bad (1954) Screenplay
- Woman of the River (1954) Story
- Romeo and Juliet (1954) as Prince of Verona
- Where Is Freedom? (1954) Screenplay
- Camilla (1954) Story
- Camilla (1954) Screenplay
- Clothing the Naked (1954) Writer
- Modern Virgin (1954) Screenplay
- Roman Holiday (1953) Script Editor
- I Vitelloni (1953) Story
- I Vitelloni (1953) Screenplay
- It Happened in the Park (1953) Screenplay
- It Happened in the Park (1953) Story
- Cavalcade of Song (1953) Writer
- The World Condemns Them (1953) Screenplay
- Riscatto - Tu sei il mio giudice (1953) Writer
- The White Sheik (1952) Screenplay
- Cops and Robbers (1951) Screenplay
- Paris Is Always Paris (1951) Screenplay
- Paris Is Always Paris (1951) Dialogue
- Variety Lights (1950) Screenplay
- The chastity belt (1950) Story
- Escape to France (1948) Story
- Escape to France (1948) Screenplay
- Il vento m'ha cantato una canzone (1947) Screenplay
- Rome: Free City (1946) as Il questorino (uncredited)
- Rome: Free City (1946) Story
- Professor, My Son (1946) as Un insegnante
- La freccia nel fianco (1945) Screenplay
- Vivere ancora (1945) Screenplay
- L'abito nero da sposa (1945) Screenplay
- The Story of the Pope (1942) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ennio Flaiano best known for?
Ennio Flaiano is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Final Inquiry (2007), Time to Kill (1989), Red Hot Shot (1970), Sweet Charity (1969).
When and where was Ennio Flaiano born?
Ennio Flaiano was born on March 5, 1910 in Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy. They passed away on November 20, 1972.
How many credits does Ennio Flaiano have?
Ennio Flaiano has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 2023.
What is Ennio Flaiano's background in cinema and television?
Ennio Flaiano was an Italian screenwriter, playwright, novelist, journalist, and drama critic. He was born on March 5, 1910, in Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy, and died on November 20, 1972, in Rome at the age of sixty-two. He is also known by the name Giovanni Ro. Flaiano is best known for his writing work, holding sixty-eig...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Romeo and Juliet (1954) as Prince of Verona — aged about 44
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