Alberto Rabagliati was an Italian-American actor known for his roles in The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t, The Barefoot Contessa, and Tea with Mussolini. He was born on June 26, 1906, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy, and passed away on March 7, 1974, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Alberto was married to Maria Antonietta Tonnini from May 19, 1954, until his death in 1974. He emigrated to Hollywood in 1927 after winning a competition to become the “successor to Rudolph Valentino.” Throughout his life, Rabagliati was known not just for his acting but also for his singing talent.
Death and Legacy
Alberto Rabagliati died from cerebral thrombosis in Rome on March 7, 1974. His contributions to film and music left a lasting impact on Italian cinema, and he is remembered for both his acting roles and his performances as a singer. His performances continue to be appreciated by audiences today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Barefoot Contessa | 1954-09-29 | Proprietor |
| Montecarlo | 1956-12-19 | Albert, the Portiere |
| Scuola elementare | 1954-12-29 | Adalberto Bonfanti |
| Partenza ore 7 | 1946-06-01 | Giorgio |
| Il Natale che quasi non fu | 1966-11-23 | Santa Claus |
| Street Angel | 1928-04-09 | Policeman |
| La cento chilometri | 1959-09-09 | L’amico pingue di Corsetti |
| Natale al campo 119 | 1947-12-22 | Alberto, il milanese |
| Jessica | 1962-04-19 | Pietro Masudino |
| Le avventure di Mandrin | 1952-03-08 | Behisar |
| Signore e signori | 1966-02-10 | Galeazzo Casellato |
| La vita è bella | 1943-05-26 | Conte Alberto Morandi |
| In cerca di felicità | 1944-02-18 | Massimo |
| Lascia cantare il cuore | 1943-03-10 | Antonio Gaspari |
| Il vedovo | 1959-11-20 | Self |
| Il maestro di Don Giovanni | 1954-05-20 | Gennarelli |
| Quando tramonta il sole | 1956-04-05 | |
| Una famiglia impossibile | 1940-12-01 | Il cantante radiofonico |
| The Story of William Tell | 1953-01-01 | Gabrelle the Glove Maker |
| Il raccomandato di ferro | 1959-04-08 | |
| Susanna tutta panna | 1957-09-20 | Il commendatore Botta |