Sergio Leone
Biography
Sergio Leone was an Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born in Rome, Italy on January 3, 1929. Leone is most associated with the "Spaghetti Western" genre. His film-making style includes juxtaposing extreme close-up shots with lengthy long shots. He directed numerous films, including The Colossus of Rhodes, the Dollars Trilogy, Once Upon a Time in the West, Duck, You Sucker!, and Once Upon a Time in America. Leone is known for his work in directing, with 79 credits to his name. He passed away on April 30, 1989, at the age of 60. Additionally, he was also known as Bob Robertson.
Career overview
Sergio Leone was an Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is most associated with the "Spaghetti Western" genre. Leone's film-making style includes juxtaposing extreme close-up shots with lengthy long shots. His movies showcase this distinctive approach.
Leone directed a notable series of films, including the Dollars Trilogy, which consists of A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He also directed Once Upon a Time in the West, Duck, You Sucker!, and Once Upon a Time in America. These films demonstrate Leone's influence on the Western genre.
Throughout his career, Leone directed a total of 79 films, as listed on his profile. His work has been recognized for its unique visual style and contributions to the Western genre.
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Full Filmography
111 titles- Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022) as Self
- Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained (2021) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Sad Hill Unearthed (2018) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Sad Hill Unearthed (2018) In Memory Of
- Sergio Leone, une Amérique de légende (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Spanish Western (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Il était une fois Sergio Leone (2014) as Self
- Red Chairs - Parma and the Cinema (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story (2013) as Self
- I Tarantiniani (2013) as Self
- Vivaldi, the Red Priest (2009) as And with
- The Spaghetti West (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Leçon de Cinéma (2004) as Self
- Something to Do with Death (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- An Opera of Violence (2003) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- The Wages of Sin (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Italian Kings Of B (2003) as Self
- Sergio Leone - C'era una volta il sogno americano (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co (2000) as Self
- Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Unforgiven (1992) Thanks
- The King of Ads (1991) Director
- Too Much (1986) Screenplay
- Too Much (1986) Story
- Bellissimo: Images of the Italian Cinema (1985) as Self
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Screenplay
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Director
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Bianco, rosso e Verdone (1981) Executive Producer
- Fun Is Beautiful (1980) Producer
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- An Almost Perfect Affair (1979) as Self (uncredited)
- The Man with No Name (1977) as Self
- The Cat (1977) Producer
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) Executive Producer
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) Assistant Director
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) Director of Operations
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) Idea
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) Producer
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) Screenplay
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- My Name Is Nobody (1973) Executive Producer
- My Name Is Nobody (1973) Idea
- My Name Is Nobody (1973) Second Assistant Director
- My Name Is Nobody (1973) Second Unit Director
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Duck, You Sucker (1971) Director
- Duck, You Sucker (1971) Story
- Duck, You Sucker (1971) Screenplay
- Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self
- Cemetery Without Crosses (1969) Assistant Director
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Director
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Story
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Screenplay
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Director
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Screenplay
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Story
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) as Whistling Bounty Hunter (voice) (uncredited)
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) Director
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) Screenplay
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) Story
- A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Director
- A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Screenstory
- A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Screenplay
- Slave Girls of Sheba (1963) Screenplay
- Sodom and Gomorrah (1962) Second Unit Director
- The Changing of the Guard (1962) Second Unit Director
- Romulus and Remus (1961) Story
- Romulus and Remus (1961) Screenplay
- The Colossus of Rhodes (1961) Director
- The Colossus of Rhodes (1961) Story
- The Colossus of Rhodes (1961) Screenplay
- The Seven Revenges (1961) Screenplay
- Ben-Hur (1959) Second Unit Director
- The Nun's Story (1959) Assistant Director
- Sign of the Gladiator (1959) Story
- Sign of the Gladiator (1959) Screenplay
- Quai des illusions (1959) Assistant Director
- Son of the Red Corsair (1959) First Assistant Director
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1959) Writer
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1959) Co-Director
- Aphrodite, Goddess of Love (1958) First Assistant Director
- Aphrodite, Goddess of Love (1958) Story
- Aphrodite, Goddess of Love (1958) Screenplay
- The Teacher and the Miracle (1957) Assistant Director
- Helen of Troy (1956) Second Unit Director
- Mi permette babbo! (1956) First Assistant Director
- La ladra (1955) First Assistant Director
- Of Life and Love (1954) First Assistant Director
- They Stole a Tram (1954) as Presentatore del concorso
- They Stole a Tram (1954) First Assistant Director
- Night of Love (1954) First Assistant Director
- Jolanda, the Daughter of the Black Corsair (1953) Assistant Director
- Man, Beast and Virtue (1953) Script Supervisor
- Frine cortigiana d'Oriente (1953) Assistant Director
- Past Lovers (1953) Second Assistant Director
- I tre corsari (1952) Script Supervisor
- I tre corsari (1952) Assistant Director
- Girls Marked Danger (1952) Script Supervisor
- Quo Vadis (1951) Second Unit Director
- Milano miliardaria (1951) as Extra (uncredited)
- Milano miliardaria (1951) Editorial Staff
- Taxi di notte (1950) Second Assistant Director
- Il folle di Marechiaro (1950) as Soldato statunitense
- La forza del destino (1950) Assistant Director
- Bicycle Thieves (1948) as A Seminary Student (uncredited)
- La bocca sulla strada (1941) as Un bambino
- Colt Original Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sergio Leone best known for?
Sergio Leone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unforgiven (1992), Too Much (1986), Too Much (1986), Once Upon a Time in America (1984).
When and where was Sergio Leone born?
Sergio Leone was born on January 3, 1929 in Rome, Italy. They passed away on April 30, 1989.
How many credits does Sergio Leone have?
Sergio Leone has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2022.
What is Sergio Leone's background in cinema and television?
Sergio Leone was an Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born in Rome, Italy on January 3, 1929. Leone is most associated with the "Spaghetti Western" genre. His film-making style includes juxtaposing extreme close-up shots with lengthy long shots. He directed numerous films, including The Colossus...
Sergio Leone by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 45
- Midi Première (1975) as Self — aged about 46
- Bicycle Thieves (1948) as A Seminary Student (uncredited) — aged about 19
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) as Whistling Bounty Hunter (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 36
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 53
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self — aged about 50
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