Mario Brega
Biography
Mario Brega was an Italian character actor born in Rome. He initially worked as a butcher before transitioning to acting. Brega's heavy physique led to a variety of character roles, particularly in westerns and later in Italian comedy films. He debuted with director Dino Risi and went on to appear in some minor roles in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Western movies. Brega stood at 6 feet 4 inches and weighed over 250 pounds at his heaviest, but significantly slimmed down after the 1960s. He is known to have played the role of Chico in A Fistful of Dollars and also appeared in For a Few.
Career overview
Mario Brega was an Italian character actor. He made his acting debut with director Dino Risi. Brega then appeared in some minor roles in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Western movies.
Brega's heavy physique led to a variety of character roles in films. He was often cast as a thug, particularly in westerns early in his career. As his career progressed, he began to feature in Italian comedy films.
Brega's physical appearance changed over time. He was initially quite heavy, standing at over 250 pounds, but after the 1960s, he slimmed down significantly.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
69 titles- Crack (1991)
- Montecarlo Gran Casinò (1987) as Cesare
- Too Much (1986) as Sergio
- Detective School Dropouts (1986)
- Sogni e bisogni (1985)
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) as Mandy
- Amarsi un po'... (1984) as Padre di Marco
- Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio (1983) as Alberigo (episodio "Il mago")
- Christmas Holidays (1983) as Arturo Marchetti
- Talcum Powder (1982) as Augusto
- Pierino the Pest to the Rescue (1982) as Giulio
- Pè sempe (1982) as Don Enrico Roncilio
- Bianco, rosso e Verdone (1981) as Er Principe
- Una vacanza del cactus (1981) as Zio Michele
- Fun Is Beautiful (1980) as Mario Brega
- A Dangerous Toy (1979) as Slavic's Enforcer
- Αγώνας χωρίς τέλος (1978)
- The Cat (1977) as Rosario Calascibetta, a killer
- Destruction Force (1977) as Questore Alberti
- The Last Round (1976) as Bobo Belmondo
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) as Coach Driver
- Convoy Buddies (1975)
- Two hearts, a Chapel (1975) as Il Macellaio
- Seven Savage Men (1975) as Tornado
- How Beautiful Is Bernarda, All Black, All Hot (1975) as Mirafiore
- Charleston (1974) as Barman
- Basta con la guerra... facciamo l'amore (1974) as Garozzi
- My Name Is Nobody (1973) as Pedro
- Da Scaramouche or se vuoi l'assoluzione baciar devi sto... cordone! (1973) as Quattropalle
- Decameron II (1972) as Ferondo
- The Lusty Wives of Canterbury (1972)
- Sotto a chi tocca! (1972) as Fregonese the Tyrant
- A Girl in Australia (1971) as cameriere italiano a Brisbane
- Why (1971) as Detenuto amico di Scalia (uncredited)
- Mafia Things (1971)
- Finders Killers (1971) as Grendel
- Cannabis (1970)
- The Divorce (1970) as giornalaio
- Death Knocks Twice (1969) as Riccardo
- El Puro (1969) as Tim
- A Noose for Django (1969) as Brandon's Partner
- The Great Silence (1968) as Martin
- A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (1968) as Kraut
- Man Who Cried for Revenge (1968) as Dirty
- The Girl Who Couldn't Say No (1968) as il mutilato
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) as One-Eye (Paco)
- Date for a Murder (1967) as Mario Galante
- Halleluja for Django (1967) as Andreas / Yanaro
- No Diamonds for Ursula (1967) as Sansone
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) as Corporal Wallace
- The Ugly Ones (1966) as Miguel Cortinas
- An Angel for Satan (1966) as Carlo Lionesi
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) as Niño, Member of Indio's Gang
- A Fistful of Dollars (1964) as Chico
- Let's Talk About Women (1964)
- Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far West (1964) as Donaldson
- Two Gangsters in the Wild West (1964) as man with Rio
- The Monsters (1963) as Rocchetti (segment "La nobile Arte")
- The Hours of Love (1963)
- The Strange Type (1963) as benzinaio
- March on Rome (1962) as Mitraglia
- I motorizzati (1962) as Edoardo
- Eighteen in the Sun (1962) as Gennarino
- Cronache del '22 (1961) as Panza
- Day by Day, Desperately (1961) as infermiere
- Gli scontenti (1961)
- Il mondo dei miracoli (1959) as L'uomo con un occhio nero (uncredited)
- Man of Straw (1958) as Uomo che blocca Andrea davanti al tassista (uncredited)
- The Mascot of the Blue Devils (1947)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mario Brega best known for?
Mario Brega is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Montecarlo Gran Casinò (1987), Too Much (1986), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Maburaho (2003).
When and where was Mario Brega born?
Mario Brega was born on March 25, 1923 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. They passed away on July 23, 1994.
How many credits does Mario Brega have?
Mario Brega has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1991.
What is Mario Brega's background in cinema and television?
Mario Brega was an Italian character actor born in Rome. He initially worked as a butcher before transitioning to acting. Brega's heavy physique led to a variety of character roles, particularly in westerns and later in Italian comedy films. He debuted with director Dino Risi and went on to appear in some minor roles i...