Tito Gobbi was an Italian-American baritone and actor, renowned for his performances in operas such as “Tosca,” “Falstaff,” and many others. He was celebrated for his powerful voice and remarkable acting skills, making significant contributions to the world of opera and film.
Personal and Family Life
Tito Gobbi was born on October 24, 1913, in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. He married Matilde de Rensis and had one child. Gobbi’s brother-in-law was the famous bass singer Boris Christoff. He was known for his mentorship, training various artists, including Robert Davi, who initially pursued opera under his guidance.
Death and Legacy
Gobbi passed away on March 5, 1984, in Rome, Italy, after a battle with cancer. He is remembered as one of the greatest Italian baritones of the 20th century, leaving a lasting impact on both opera and cinema. His exceptional talents helped bridge the gap between singing and acting, influencing future generations of performers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Callas: At Covent Garden | 1962-11-04 | |
| Eldfågeln | 1952-08-11 | Mario Vanni |
| The Glass Mountain | 1949-03-09 | Tito Gobbi |
| La forza del destino | 1950-01-24 | Don Carlos |
| Condottieri | 1937-01-01 | Troubadour Nino |
| O sole mio | 1946-01-07 | Giovanni |
| I Pagliacci | 1954-09-24 | Tonio |
| Callas Assoluta | 2007-12-20 | Self (archive footage) |
| L’elisir d’amore | 1947-01-31 | Belcore |
| Pagliacci | 1948-12-02 | Tonio/Silvio |
| First Opera Film Festival | 1948-05-15 | William Tell |
| Rigoletto | 1946-01-01 | Rigoletto |
| Il barbiere di Siviglia | 1947-05-05 | Figaro |
| Avanti a lui tremava tutta Roma | 1946-10-02 | Marco |
| Follie per l’opera | 1948-08-10 | Self |
| Musica proibita | 1942-10-22 | Paolo Marini, detto Paolo Folchi |
| Soho Conspiracy | 1950-10-01 | Tito Gobbi |
| Giuseppe Verdi | 1953-12-22 | Singer – baritone |
| Maria Callas singt Tosca, Akt 2 | 2020-12-02 | Baron Scarpia |
| Figaro, il barbiere di Siviglia | 1955-07-29 | Figaro |
| Maria Callas: Toujours – Paris 1958 | 2015-10-05 | Self – Baritone |
| Les beaux jours du roi Murat | 1947-05-13 | Prince Castelli |
| Casa Ricordi | 1954-12-01 | Cantante |
| Otello | Jago | |
| La signora dalle camelie | 1947-12-22 | Georg Germont (singing voice) |