Dante Testa was an Italian actor and director who is best known for The Dread of Doom, Il segreto del vecchio Giosuè, and Cabiria. He was born on August 24, 1861, in Turin, Italy and passed away on March 3, 1923, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Dante Testa was the father of actor-director Eugenio Testa. Little is known about his personal life, but his family’s connection to the film industry highlights a legacy in cinema.
Death and Legacy
Dante Testa died on March 3, 1923, in Turin, Italy. His contributions to early film as both an actor and director have left a mark on the industry, and his son continues to honor that legacy through his own work in film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cabiria | 1914-06-01 | Karthalo |
| Padre | 1912-01-02 | |
| Lo scomparso | 1913-03-01 |