Lamberto Maggiorani was an Italian actor who is best known for Bicycle Thieves, Mamma Roma, and Anna. He was born on August 28, 1909, in Rome, Lazio, Italy, and passed away on April 22, 1983, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Lamberto Maggiorani lived most of his life in Rome. He was cast in The Bicycle Thieves, which was significant in the Italian neorealism movement. Like many other actors in the film, he had no formal training and was chosen for his genuine persona that added to the film’s authenticity.
Death and Legacy
Maggiorani died on April 22, 1983, in Rome, Italy. His work in The Bicycle Thieves remains a landmark in cinema history, and he is remembered for his contribution to Italian film. His performances continue to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ladri di biciclette | 1948-07-21 | Antonio Ricci |
| Achtung! Banditi! | 1951-11-10 | Marco |
| Ostia | 1970-03-11 | Padre di Monica |
| A Tale of Five Cities | 1951-03-01 | |
| Umberto D. | 1952-01-20 | |
| Il giudizio universale | 1961-10-26 | Poor man |
| Don Camillo e l’onorevole Peppone | 1955-09-29 | un cittadino democristiano |
| Vacanze col gangster | 1952-03-22 | galeotto |
| Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge | 1956-12-21 | Bandito |
| Mamma Roma | 1962-09-22 | Sick Man |
| Ro.Go.Pa.G. | 1963-02-19 | Man in the Tableau-Vivant (segment “La ricotta”) (uncredited) |
| Lo scocciatore | 1953-11-18 | Via Padova portiere |
| Mare matto | 1963-09-13 | |
| Santa Lucia Luntana… | 1951-01-01 | |
| Anna | 1951-12-20 | malato ferito allo stomaco |