Renato Chiantoni was an Italian actor and production manager best known for his roles in Capitan Fracassa (1940), La figlia del capitano (1965), and The Barefoot Contessa (1954). He was born on April 19, 1906, in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, and passed away on December 24, 1979, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Renato Chiantoni came from a family involved in the entertainment industry. His father was actor Amedeo Chiantoni and he was the nephew of actress Giannina Chiantoni. Not much is publicly known about his personal life, but his connections in the acting world likely influenced his career.
Death and Legacy
Renato Chiantoni died on December 24, 1979. His contributions to Italian cinema, particularly during the 1940s through the 1970s, left a mark on the film industry. Although his career spanned several decades, he is still remembered for the unique characters he portrayed in various films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Barefoot Contessa | 1954-09-29 | Maria’s Father |
| Arizona Colt | 1966-08-27 | Undertaker |
| Alla mia cara mamma nel giorno del suo compleanno | 1974-08-22 | Anchise, domestico |
| Giorno di nozze | 1942-09-28 | L’avvocato del tappezziere |
| Lo chiamavano Bulldozer | 1978-09-15 | Ozgur |
| Fra’ Diavolo | 1942-01-23 | Sputafuoco |
| Capitan Fracassa | 1940-11-15 | Scapino |
| Robin Hood e i pirati | 1960-12-23 | Gladiacove |
| Il lungo, il corto, il gatto | 1967-05-03 | Medico |
| La Colt è la mia legge | 1965-08-20 | Don Luis, Banker |