Franco Fabrizi

Franco Fabrizi

actor, additional crew

Franco Fabrizi was born on Feb 15, 1916 in Italy. Franco Fabrizi's big-screen debut came with Story of a Love Affair directed by Michelangelo Antonioni in 1950, strarring Fashion show presentator. Franco Fabrizi is known for Ginger & Fred directed by Federico Fellini, Giulietta Masina stars as Amelia 'Ginger' Bonetti and Marcello Mastroianni as Pippo 'Fred' Botticella. Franco Fabrizi has got 1 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Franco Fabrizi achieved is Golden Ciak Awards. The upcoming new movie Franco Fabrizi plays is The Little Devil which will be released on Oct 20, 1988.

Mr. Fabrizi was Italian actor best known for his performance as the lady-killer among a group of small-town youths in Federico Fellini's 'I Vitelloni'. Starting as a stage and variety revue actor in 1947, he broke into film in 1952 with Francesco De Roberti's 'Carica Eroica'. His role as a tireless philanderer became characteristic of his on-screen and off- screen persona. The actor was linked in the gossip columns of the dolce vita period to a long line of actresses and society doyennes. Though rarely cast in leading roles, Mr. Fabrizi appeared in about 150 films, usually playing superficial opportunistic sidekicks.

  • Birthday

    Feb 15, 1916
  • Place of Birth

    Cortemaggiore, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 2 nominations

Golden Ciak Awards
1986
Best Supporting Actor (Migliore Attore Non Protagonista)
Winner - Golden Ciak

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