Raf Vallone
Biography
Raffaele Raf Vallone was an Italian actor and international film star. Born on February 17, 1916, in Tropea, Calabria, he was the son of a lawyer. Vallone attended Liceo classico Cavour in Turin, studied Law and Philosophy at the University of Turin, and joined his father's law firm. He played professional football in Serie A for Torino and won an Italian Cup with the team in the 1935-1936 season. Later, he served as the editorial head of the culture section for L'Unità, the official newspaper of the Italian Communist Party, and worked as a film and drama critic for the Turin newspaper La Stampa. During World War II, Vallone served with the Communists. He passed away on October 31, 2002.
Career overview
Raffaele Raf Vallone was an Italian actor and international film star born in Tropea, Calabria, on February 17, 1916. The son of a lawyer, Vallone attended the Liceo classico Cavour in Turin, studied Law and Philosophy at the University of Turin, and initially entered his father's law firm. In his youth, he played professional football in Serie A for Torino, winning an Italian Cup with the team during the 1935 to 1936 season. Following his athletic pursuits, Vallone transitioned into journalism, becoming the editorial head of the culture section for L'Unita, which was the official newspaper of the Italian Communist Party. He also worked as a film and drama critic for the Turin newspaper La Stampa. During the Second World War, Vallone served with the Communist forces.
As an established figure in the arts, Vallone built an extensive acting career that spanned across media, accumulating 87 known credits in acting on the screen. He achieved recognition as an international film star, with his work encompassing both movies and television shows. Vallone passed away on October 31, 2002, at the age of 86.
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Full Filmography
87 titles- The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020) as Cardinal Lamberto
- Vino Santo – Es lebe die Liebe, es lebe der Wein (2001) as Nonno
- Toni (1999) as The Old Man
- The First Circle (1992) as Pyotr Makaraguine
- Mit dem Herzen einer Mutter (1992) as Fedrico DeConti
- Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker (1991) as actor 'The Cardinal' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Cardinal Lamberto
- A Season of Giants (1990) as Ambasciatore spagnolo
- Sabbath (1989) as Alejandro VI
- Der Bierkönig (1988) as Der Baron
- Christopher Columbus (1985) as Jose Vizinho
- Goya (1985) as Canónigo Duaso
- Power Of Evil (1985)
- The Scarlet and the Black (1983) as Father Vittorio
- I Remember Nelson (1982) as Caracciolo
- A Time to Die (1982) as Genco Bari
- Lion of the Desert (1981) as Colonel Diodiece
- Season of Peace in Paris (1981)
- Retour à Marseille (1980) as Michel - un émigré de retour à Marseille
- An Almost Perfect Affair (1979) as Freddie
- Arthur Miller on Home Ground (1979)
- Fame (1978) as Driver
- The Greek Tycoon (1978) as Spyros Tomasis
- The Other Side of Midnight (1977) as Constantin Demeris
- The Devil's Advocate (1977) as Bishop Aurelio
- The Human Factor (1975) as Dr. Lupo
- Rosebud (1975) as George Nikolaos
- That Lucky Touch (1975) as General Peruzzi
- Simona (1974) as Marcelle's Uncle
- The Girl in Room 2A (1974) as Mr. Dreese
- Honor Thy Father (1973) as Joseph Bonnano
- The Catholics (1973) as Father General
- The Small Miracle (1973) as Father Superior
- Summertime Killer (1972) as Lazaro Alfredi
- A Gunfight (1971) as Francisco Alvarez
- Cannon for Cordoba (1970) as Córdoba
- The Kremlin Letter (1970) as Puppet Maker
- Death Occurred Last Night (1970) as Amanzio Berzaghi
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Father General
- The Italian Job (1969) as Altabani
- Volver a vivir (1968) as Luis Rubio
- 1001 Nights (1968) as Hixxum
- The Desperate Ones (1967) as Victor
- Nevada Smith (1966) as Father Zaccardi
- Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966) as Mr. Ardonian
- Dangerous Pleasures (1965) as Suo Marito
- Harlow (1965) as Marino Bello
- The Secret Invasion (1964) as Roberto Rocca
- Il mulino del Po (1963) as Lazzaro Scacerni
- The Cardinal (1963) as Cardinal
- Phaedra (1962) as Thanos Kyrilis
- A View from the Bridge (1962) as Eddie Carbone
- El Cid (1961) as Count Ordóñez
- Two Women (1960) as Giovanni
- Recourse in Grace (1960) as Mario di Donati
- The Apartment (1960) as Alberto Fiorini
- The Violet Seller (1958) as Fernando
- Revenge (1958) as Luis el Torcido
- No Escape (1958) as Gino Carsone
- Guendalina (1957) as Guido Redaelli, padre di Guendalina
- Jane Eyre (1957) as Rochester
- The Sins of Rose Bernd (1957) as Arthur Streckmann
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Sister Angele's Secret (1956) as Marcello Maglione
- Liebe (1956) as Andrea Ambaros
- Passionate Summer (1956) as Angelo
- The Sign of Venus (1955) as Ignazio Bolognini
- Le souffle de la liberté (1955) as Gérard
- Obsession (1954) as Aldo Giovanni
- The Boarder (1954) as Silvio, il sindaco di Pontorno
- Human Torpedoes (1954) as Carlo Ferri
- Daughters of Destiny (1954) as Callias (segment "Lysistrata")
- Storm (1954) as André
- Thérèse Raquin (1953) as Laurent
- Perdonami! (1953) as Marco Gerace
- Rome 11:00 (1952) as Carlo the artist
- The Eyes Leave a Trace (1952) as Martín Jordán
- Red Shirts - Anita Garibaldi (1952) as Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Sunday Heroes (1952) as Gino Bardi
- Don Juan's Night of Love (1952) as Mandrin
- Anna (1951) as Andrea
- The Forbidden Christ (1951) as Bruno Baldi
- Il bivio (1951) as Aldo Marchi
- Under the Olive Tree (1950) as Francesco Dominici
- The Path of Hope (1950) as Saro Cammarata
- The White Line (1950) as Domenico
- Bitter Rice (1949) as Marco
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Raf Vallone best known for?
Raf Vallone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Godfather Part III (1990), Christopher Columbus (1985), The Scarlet and the Black (1983), Lion of the Desert (1981).
When and where was Raf Vallone born?
Raf Vallone was born on February 17, 1916 in Tropea, Calabria, Italy. They passed away on October 31, 2002.
How many credits does Raf Vallone have?
Raf Vallone has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2020.
What is Raf Vallone's background in cinema and television?
Raffaele Raf Vallone was an Italian actor and international film star. Born on February 17, 1916, in Tropea, Calabria, he was the son of a lawyer. Vallone attended Liceo classico Cavour in Turin, studied Law and Philosophy at the University of Turin, and joined his father's law firm. He played professional football in ...