Luigi Serventi was an Italian actor known for his roles in silent films such as Bohème – Künstlerliebe (1923), Le mogli e le arance (1917), and Suprema bellezza (1921). He became popular in both Italy and Germany, making a significant mark in the silent film era.
Personal and Family Life
Born on July 31, 1885, in Rome, Italy, Luigi began his career in theater before transitioning to film. He worked with various notable directors early in his career and gained recognition for his performances both on stage and in movies. In his later years, he spent time living in Kitzbühl before returning to Italy.
Career
Luigi Serventi joined the Italian film industry in 1912, quickly becoming a sought-after actor. He took part in many silent films but struggled to adapt to talkies, leading to fewer film roles in the 1930s. His impressive career in silent films made him a notable figure of his time.
Death and Legacy
Luigi Serventi passed away on August 18, 1976, in Rome, Italy, at the age of 91. His contributions to the silent film era have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered as a prominent figure in early 20th-century cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Maciste nella gabbia dei leoni | 1926-02-11 | Strasser |
| La storia di una donna | 1920-01-15 | Paolo |
| Berge in Flammen | 1931-09-27 | Arthur Franchini |
| Erotikon | 1930-01-03 | Jean |
| Leontines Ehemänner | 1928-09-24 | Abgeordneter Plantin |
| Il padrone delle ferriere | 1919-02-25 | Duca di Bligny |
| Le mogli e le arance | 1917-10-01 | |
| Der Präsident | 1928-03-20 | Don Germo/Geronimo Cortez |
| Bohème | 1923-03-25 | |
| La gelosia | 1915-04-01 | |
| Il Re, le Torri e gli Alfieri | 1917-03-29 | |
| La piccola ombra | 1916-03-01 | |
| Die weißen Rosen von Ravensberg | 1929-04-26 | |
| Muž bez srdce | 1923-10-26 | Bulglar-Gentleman Roger Lynne |
| Voglio Tradire Mio Marito | 1925-01-02 | |
| Vyznavači slunce | 1926-01-22 | |
| Il gigante delle Dolomiti | 1927-01-20 | Müller, l’avventurieno |
| Il cantastorie di Venezia | 1929-02-01 | Adolfo |
| Lebende Ware | 1929-10-28 | |
| Il Volto di Medusa | 1920-01-01 | |
| Il Romanzo di un Giovane Povero | 1921-01-01 | Massimo |
| La Figlia del mare | 1917-09-01 |