Walter Chiari was an Italian-American actor who is best known for his roles in Romance (1986), Vanità (1947), and The Little Hut (1957).
Personal and Family Life
Walter Chiari, born Walter Annicchiarico on March 8, 1924, in Verona, Italy, was known for his talent in comedy acting. He was married to Alida Chelli in 1969 but the couple divorced in 1981, and they had one child together named Simone Annicchiarico, who was born on August 8, 1970. At the time of his death, Walter was engaged to Patrizia Caselli.
Career
Chiari had a successful career as an actor and occasional composer, frequently showcasing his skills in comedies. His ability to speak English fluently opened doors for him in English and American films during the 1950s. He also had a notable connection with Hollywood, having dated famous actress Ava Gardner after meeting on the set of The Little Hut.
Death and Legacy
Walter Chiari passed away from a heart attack on December 20, 1991, in Milan, Italy. His gravestone carries a touching epitaph: “Don’t worry, it’s only sleep I’m behind with.” He left a legacy in the Italian film industry and is remembered for his significant contributions to cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Campanadas a medianoche | 1965-12-22 | Mr. Silence |
| Bonjour Tristesse | 1958-01-15 | Pablo |
| They’re a Weird Mob | 1966-08-18 | Nino Culotta |
| The Valachi Papers | 1972-01-06 | Dominick Petrilli, aka “Gap” |
| Bellissima | 1952-01-04 | Alberto Annovazzi |
| Accadde al commissariato | 1954-10-29 | Luigino Giovetti |
| Accadde al Penitenziario | 1955-10-19 | Walter Polacchi |
| Monte Carlo or Bust! | 1969-04-28 | Angelo Pincelli |
| Gli onorevoli | 1963-10-10 | Salvatore Dagnino |
| Made in Italy | 1965-12-22 | Enrico (segment “1 ‘Usi e costumi’, episode 3”) |
| Totò al giro d’Italia | 1948-12-30 | Bruno |
| Il giovedì | 1964-01-24 | Dino Versini |
| Se permettete parliamo di donne | 1964-03-28 | Alfredo |
| Io, io, io… e gli altri | 1966-02-16 | Sandro |
| Ferragosto in Bikini | 1960-12-31 | Harold Pasquale Esposito |
| Premier mai | 1958-03-25 | Gilbert |
| Il sogno di Zorro | 1952-03-26 | Don Raimundo Esteba |
| Arrivano i nostri | 1951-03-07 | Walter Incrocci |
| I gemelli del Texas | 1964-10-08 | Ezechiel / Joe |
| Viva la rivista! | 1953-08-26 |