Nunzio Gallo was an Italian-American actor who is best known for his roles in Il bacio del sole, A vent’anni è sempre festa, and The Devil’s Cavaliers. Born on March 26, 1928, in Naples, Italy, he made significant contributions to the film industry both as an actor and a singer.
Personal and Family Life
Nunzio Gallo married Biancamaria Varriale in 1959, and the couple had four children together, including actor Massimiliano Gallo. His family remained an important part of his life until his passing on February 22, 2008.
Health Struggles
In September 2007, Gallo suffered a brain hemorrhage that left him in a deteriorated state of health. He never fully recovered from this medical condition, which ultimately led to his death later in 2008.
Death and Legacy
Nunzio Gallo passed away on February 22, 2008, in Telese Terme, Benevento, Italy. He left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment, particularly known for his powerful singing and acting. His performance in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 was particularly notable, where he sang a remarkable length song that prompted changes in the competition’s rules.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Malafemmena | 1957-09-26 | Angelo Carrese |
| Lo scugnizzo | 1979-10-08 | |
| L’ultimo guappo | 1978-01-01 | Giovanni |
| Tutto Totò – Totò a Napoli | 1967-06-12 | |
| Così parlò Bellavista | 1984-10-06 | il camorrista |
| I contrabbandieri di Santa Lucia | 1979-08-24 | Commissario di Finanza Martinelli |
| Non sono più guaglione | 1957-12-23 | Mimì Caputo |
| Napoli storia d’amore e di vendetta | 1980-04-03 | Francesco |
| A vent’anni è sempre festa | 1957-08-14 | |
| Napoli… Serenata Calibro 9 | 1978-12-08 | Commissario |
| Il Figlioccio del padrino | 1973-02-01 | |
| Tarantella napoletana | 1953-04-23 | |
| Desiderio | 1984-02-23 | Nonno |
| La rossa | 1955-09-15 | Cantante |
| I cavalieri del diavolo | 1959-06-26 | Paul |
| Il mammasantissima | 1979-02-10 | Nunzio Negroni |
| La guerra di Mario | 2006-03-03 | Nonno |
| Pacco, doppio pacco e contropaccotto | 1993-01-22 | Scarano’s Fake Father |
| Il caso Sanremo | 1990-01-27 | Self |