John Francis Lane was a British actor and writer best known for his roles in The Easy Life (1962), Black Tunnel (1986), and La piovra (1984). He lived in Rome for most of his life, contributing to various British publications and working as a small-part actor in many Italian films.
Personal and Family Life
Born on December 1, 1928, in Whitstable, Kent, England, Lane spent a significant part of his career in Italy. He was known for his involvement in Italian cinema and journalism, particularly working as the Rome correspondent for “Films And Filming” magazine.
Career
Over his extensive career, John Francis Lane appeared in numerous films and became an important figure in the entertainment scene, both as an actor and a writer. He was recognized in 1975 as Cavaliere in the Italian Order of Merit, showcasing his contributions to Italian culture.
Death and Legacy
John Francis Lane passed away in January 2018 in Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. His legacy includes around 60 obituaries written for The Guardian, highlighting his connections with prominent figures in Italian culture.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Moses the Lawgiver | 1974-12-22 | Bote |
| Pontecorvo: The Dictatorship of Truth | 1992-01-01 | Self |
| Don Giovanni | 1970-05-13 | Narrator (voice) |
| Black Tunnel | 1986-01-01 | |
| Il sorpasso | 1962-12-05 | Alfredo – avvocato cugino di Roberto |
| L’oro di Londra | 1968-01-23 | |
| I 4 moschettieri | 1963-03-31 | Bonacieux |
| Via Margutta | 1960-08-16 | |
| La dolce vita | 1960-02-05 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| L’avventuriero | 1967-09-27 | comandante del porto |
| Risate di gioia | 1960-10-12 | |
| L’anticristo | 1974-11-22 | Party guest |
| I racconti di Canterbury | 1972-09-02 | Greedy Friar |
| Una storia moderna – L’ape regina | 1963-04-07 | |
| Francesco | 1989-03-22 | |
| El Greco | 1966-08-15 |