Franco Volpi was an Italian actor best known for his roles in Duel of the Titans (1961), Johnny Stecchino (1991), and Le avventure di Nicola Nickleby (1958). He was born on July 11, 1921, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy, and passed away on January 1, 1997, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Franco Volpi was born to an Italian family in Milan. Information about his early life or family background is limited. His dedication to acting led him to appear in numerous films and television series throughout his career.
Career
Volpi’s acting career spanned several decades, where he showcased his talents in both film and television. He is particularly remembered for his performances in Italian cinema during the mid-20th century.
Death and Legacy
Franco Volpi passed away on January 1, 1997, due to cancer in Rome. His contributions to the film industry remain influential, and he is remembered for his iconic roles in various productions.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Stecchino | 1991-10-24 | Ministro |
| L’Homme orchestre | 1970-09-18 | Le marquis |
| Lo smemorato di Collegno | 1962-09-07 | pubblico ministero |
| Romolo e Remo | 1961-12-06 | Amulio |
| L’importanza d’essere Franco | 1958-08-01 | Giovanni Worthing |
| Sur un arbre perché | 1971-04-12 | Mazzini |
| Le tardone | 1964-01-29 | Claudio Cianci (episode “L’armadio”) |
| Vento del Sud | 1959-01-01 | Guido Lo Gozzo |
| Pastasciutta nel deserto | 1961-12-01 | seniore della M.V.S.N. |
| Il mago per forza | 1951-11-22 | |
| Una regina per Cesare | 1962-12-22 | Apollodorus |
| I terribili sette | 1963-07-04 | l’avvocato, padre di Cervellone |
| Villini a sorpresa | 1958-02-19 | |
| Rocambole | 1963-05-03 | |
| Il segno del comando | 1971-05-16 | Raimondo Anchisi |
| Orgoglio e Pregiudizio | 1957-09-21 | Signor Darcy |
| A come Andromeda | 1972-01-04 | Generale Watling |
| Le inchieste del commissario Maigret | 1964-12-27 | Il giudice Comeliau |
| Melissa | 1966-11-23 | Dr. Norman Swanson |
| La Cittadella | 1964-02-09 | Charles Ivory |