Amedeo Nazzari
Biography
Amedeo Nazzari was an Italian actor and a leading figure of Italian classic cinema, often compared to Errol Flynn. Born in Cagliari in 1907, he worked mainly in theater before entering a Twentieth Century Fox contest to replace Rudolph Valentino, losing to Alberto Rabagliati. He debuted in Ginevra degli Almieri (1935) and had an early role in Cavalry (1936). His breakthrough was Luciano Serra, Pilot (1938), which made him a matinee idol and Italy's most bankable star. He typically played masculine heroes, often military, and worked with many leading actresses. Later he appeared in melodramas with Raffaello Matarazzo, such as Catene (1949), and played Alberto Lazzari in Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria (1957). He received a David di Donatello Special David, a Venice Best Actor prize for Caravaggio, il pittore maledetto (1941), and a Nastro d'Argento for Il bandito (1947). He died in 1979.
71years old at death
- Born Cagliari
- Died Rome
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Amedeo Carlo Leone Buffa (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 15 years1957 to 1972
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First role
Following a recommendation from Elsa Merlini, Nazzari made his debut in the 1935 film Ginevra degli Almieri, which marked the start of his screen career.
A role that slipped away
After screen tests, Italian professionals turned Nazzari down. They thought he was too tall and thin, and that his expression was too gloomy.
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Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Terence Young directed two of these films. Six actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Terence Young
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor | Won | ||
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