Gigi Proietti was an Italian actor best known for his roles in La Tosca, Febbre da cavallo – La mandrakata, and Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?. He was born on November 2, 1940, in Rome, Italy, and passed away on the same date in 2020, also in Rome.
Personal and Family Life
Gigi Proietti had a long-term relationship with Swedish former tour guide Sagitta Alter, which lasted from 1962 until his death. He was the father of two daughters, Susanna, who is a costume designer, and Carlotta, who is an actress. He had a love for performing and was a mentor to many upcoming Italian actors in theatre.
Death and Legacy
Gigi Proietti died on November 2, 2020, due to a heart attack, coincidentally on his 80th birthday. His death on the Day of the Dead made his passing even more poignant, as he often joked about the significance of this date. Proietti left behind a rich legacy in Italian film and theatre, inspiring many with his talent and dedication to the art of acting.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| L’urlo | 1970-05-01 | Carlo detto ‘Coso’ |
| Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? | 1978-09-13 | Ravello |
| La vita è una cosa meravigliosa | 2010-04-02 | Claudio |
| Le barzellette | 2004-02-06 | il Padreterno/cameriere/portantino ospedaliero/cantante messicano/contadino/avvocato e cliente/direttore d’orchestra |
| Febbre da cavallo – La mandrakata | 2002-10-31 | Mandrake/Bruno Fioretti |
| Febbre da cavallo | 1976-10-29 | Bruno “Mandrake” Fioretti |
| Pinocchio | 2019-12-19 | Mangiafuoco |
| Io sono Babbo Natale | 2021-11-03 | Nicola Natalizzi/Babbo Natale |
| Il maresciallo Rocca | 1996-01-16 | Maresciallo Giovanni Rocca |
| I Cesaroni | 2006-09-07 | Se stesso |