Raffaele Pisu
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Born | Guerrino Pisu 24 May 1925 Bologna, Italy |
Died | 31 July 2019 Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy | (aged 94)
Occupation | Actor |
Relatives | Mario Pisu (brother) |
Raffaele Pisu (24 May 1925 – 31 July 2019) was an Italian actor and comedian.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Born in Bologna as Guerrino Pisu into a family of Sardinian origin, Pisu debuted in the drama theater and in 1945 he was one of the founders of the stage company L'attico.[2] He later focused on the avanspettacolo, working with the Nava Sisters, Isa Barzizza and Wanda Osiris.[2] He reached a large popularity with several variety shows on radio and later on television, notably with the variety television L'amico del giaguaro (1961–1964).[2][3] Pisu was also active in TV-movies and in films, usually in supporting roles.[2]
In 2005, Pisu won the Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor for his performance in Paolo Sorrentino's The Consequences of Love.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ E' morto Raffaele Pisu
- ^ a b c d Enrico Lancia. Dizionario del cinema italiano. Gli attori. Gremese Editore, 2003. ISBN 8884402131.
- ^ Aldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni, Enciclopedia della Televisione, Garzanti, Milano, 1996 – 2003. ISBN 881150466X.
- ^ Anna de Martino (5 February 2005). "Nastri d'argento alla "Helzapoppin"". CineSpettacolo. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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