Lino Coletta was an Italian-American actor who is best known for Avanti! (1972), Mafia (1968), and Edipeon (1970). He was born on March 27, 1932, in Avola, Sicily, Italy, and passed away on July 23, 2012, in Avola, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Lino Coletta, originally named Pasquale Coletta, was born and raised in Sicily. Details about his family life are not widely known, but he had a successful career in acting that allowed him to work in various films and television shows.
Career
Coletta had a diverse acting career that spanned several decades. He appeared in numerous Italian films, showcasing his range as an actor. His performances were well-received, particularly in roles that highlighted his dramatic skills.
Death and Legacy
Lino Coletta died on July 23, 2012, in his hometown of Avola, Sicily. His contributions to Italian cinema are remembered by fans and colleagues alike, and his performances continue to be appreciated in classic film circles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hypnos follia di massacro | 1967-11-14 | Maurice |
| Straniero… fatti il segno della croce! | 1968-05-16 | Clark, Donovan henchman |
| Catene | 1974-04-25 | |
| Il giorno della civetta | 1968-02-17 | Mustachioed Young Man in Don Mariano’s House |
| Uomo avvisato mezzo ammazzato… Parola di Spirito Santo | 1972-03-30 | (as Pasquale Coletta) |
| Una questione d’onore | 1966-02-24 | seminarista |
| Trastevere | 1971-11-13 | Alvaro Diotallevi |
| Avanti! | 1972-12-17 | Cipriani |
| Il terrore con gli occhi storti | 1972-09-02 | |
| Al piacere di rivederla | 1976-01-01 | Marcello Bonfigli |
| Prega Dio… e scavati la fossa! | 1968-03-14 | |
| Sedia elettrica | 1969-08-23 | |
| Anche se volessi lavorare, che faccio? | 1972-04-28 | Grimaldello |
| Fontamara | 1980-09-12 | |
| Una nuvola di polvere… un grido di morte… arriva Sartana | 1970-12-24 | Sancho – Guard |
| Testa t’ammazzo, croce… sei morto… Mi chiamano Alleluja | 1971-04-08 | Sentenza |
| Lo chiamavano Tresette… giocava sempre col morto | 1973-05-03 | |
| Lezioni di violoncello con toccata e fuga | 1976-01-09 | |
| Arsène Lupin | 1971-03-18 | Anselmo |