Michele Abruzzo ( Italian: Michele Abruzzo ; December 29, 1904, Sciacca , Kingdom of Italy - November 17, 1996 [1] , Catania , Italy ) - Italian Sicilian film and theater actor , holder of the Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Mauritius and Lazarus .
| Michele Abruzzo | |
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 Michele Abruzzo in 1962 | |
| Date of Birth | December 29, 1904 |
| Place of Birth | Sciacca , Kingdom of Italy |
| Date of death | November 17, 1996 (91 years old) |
| Place of death | Catania , Italy |
| Citizenship |  Italy |
| Profession | actor |
| Career | 1916-1979; 1985-1996 |
| Direction | theater , silent cinema , cinema |
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Biography
Michele Abruzzo was born in Sciacca on December 29, 1904. At the age of 14, he made his debut in vaudeville on stage together with Giovanni Grasso . After the death of Angelo Musco , in late October 1938, together with Rosina Anselmi , founded a large theater company. Collaborating with renowned Italian theaters, he supported the development of drama in the Sicilian language . Inheriting the repertoire from Angelo Musco, expanded it with new works. Critics, including Renato Simoni , called him an outstanding dramatic actor, one of the most talented among his contemporaries.
For his contribution to the development of national culture, he was awarded the title of Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Mauritius and Lazarus, the highest award of the republic. In 1952, together with Turi Ferro , Umberto Spadaro , Rosolino Bois and Rosina Anselmi, founded .
In 1920 he made his debut in the silent film "Law" directed by Elvira Notari . In 1938, starred in his first movie with sound, playing a major role in the film Mario Mattioli "Senora gave birth." After that, the movie almost always played supporting roles or characteristic characters. In 1984, he played the role of the public prosecutor in Damiano Damiani 's Octopus drama. In 1979, he announced his retirement from the theater, but in 1989, at the age of 85, he returned to the stage. Michele Abruzzo died in Catania on November 18, 1996.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Producer | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | " Law " neap. 'A legge | Elvira Notari | |
| 1938 | " Senora gave birth " ital. L'ha fatto una signora | Mario Mattoli | Luca Sardo |
| 1947 | “ Knights in black masks ” ital. I cavalieri dalle maschere nere | Pinot Mercanti | Matteo |
| 1952 | “ I chose love ” ital. Ho scelto l'amore | Mario zampi | Vitali |
| 1955 | Andalusian Express Spanish El expreso de Andalucía | Francisco Rovira Beleta | |
| 1957 | " Iron class " ital. Classe di ferro | Turi Wazile | majordom |
| 1957 | " Education of Pompeii " ital. La trovatella di pompei | Giacomo Gentilomo | Molinari |
| 1961 | " Pasta in the desert " ital. Pastasciutta nel deserto | Carlo Ludovico Brahaglia | major |
| 1963 | " Dirty sea " ital. Mare matto | Renato Castellani | Oreste |
| 1965 | " Made in Italy " English Made in italy | Nanny Loy | commander |
| 1969 | "A matter of conscience " ital. Un caso di coscienza | Giovanni Grimaldi | Carmelo Favara |
| 1972 | Violence: Fifth Degree ital. La violenza: quinto potere | Florestano Vancini | Zaccaria |
| 1972 | The Pisciotta Affair ital. Il caso pisciotta | Eriprando Visconti | republic prosecutor |
| 1974 | “ Oh my god, how low I fell! " ital. Mio Dio, Come Sono Caduta In Basso! | Luigi Comenici | clergyman |
| 1975 | Betrothal ital. Il fidanzamento | Giovanni Grimaldi | Edmondo Guglielmi |
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Literature
- Chiti, Roberto. Poppi, Roberto. Dizionario del cinema italiano: testi e strumenti per la scuola e l'università : [ ital. ] . - Roma: Gremese, 2003. - P. 7–8. - 335 p. - ISBN 978-8-88-440213-4 .
Links
- Abruzzo Michele . Tradizioni Popolari Aulos.com. - An article about Michele Abruzzo on the Aulos website. (ital.)