Personal Info
Birth date
1926-02-15 (99 Years)
Day of death
1995-10-18
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Cortemaggiore - Piacenza - Emilia-Romagna - Italy
Also known as
Fabrizzi Franco
Franco Fabrizzi
Франко Фабрици
Franco Fabrizi
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Franco Fabrizi (Cortemaggiore, 15 February 1926 - Cortemaggiore, 18 October 1995) was an Italian actor. Son of a barber and a cinema cashier, was a soap opera photo actor, for example, the fotoromanzo Arizona Kid, in the newspaper Avventuroso Film. When he was 24 years old, with a few experience in cinema, has got a small important roll in Chronicle of a Love (Cronaca di un amore) (1950), Michelangelo Antonioni's long film debut. Federico Fellini offers him the starring role in I vitelloni. In Italy, he was considerated the Cary Grant all'italiana.
Filmography
The Little Devil
6.7
Overview:
Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone. The devil turns out to be in the form of a fun-loving man called Giuditta. What Father Maurice doesn't know is that this type of devil will turn his life around.Nights of Cabiria
7.986
Overview:
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.The Little Bather
6.628
Overview:
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company which designs and produces sail yachts, and fires in yet another tantrum his designer André Castagnier, not realizing that man is his only chance to land a vital contract with the Italian magnate Marcello Cacciaperotti. So he has to find him at his extremely rural birthplace in 'la France profonde', which proves a torturous odyssey for the spoiled rich man; when he does get there his torment is far from over: the country bumpkin refuses to resume his slavish position now the shoe is on the other foot, so Fourchaume is dragged along in the boorish family life, and at times unable to control his temper, which may cost him more credit then he painstakingly builds up...Death in Venice
7.283
Overview:
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.I Knew Her Well
7.4
Overview:
A young woman from the Italian countryside experiences the dark side of the business after she moves to Rome to become a star.I Vitelloni
7.645
Overview:
Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.Late Night Trains
6.1
Overview:
Two young women, Margaret and Lisa, are set to take the overnight train from Munich in Germany to stay with Lisa's parents in Italy for Christmas. Unfortunately a pair of psychotic hoodlums and an equally demented nymphomaniac woman terrorize the pair.What Have They Done to Your Daughters?
7.2
Overview:
An unidentified fifteen year-old girl is found hanged after an anonymous tip-off. The girl, Silvia Polvesi, is soon discovered to have been murdered. A peeping tom is caught with photos of her having sex with a teenage drop-out but he is later released due to lack of evidence. The investigation, conducted by Inspector Silvestri and the assistant public prosecutor Vittoria Stori, focuses on the girl's parents. Conspiracies and horrors pile up, as do the body parts.The One Man Band
6.052
Overview:
Evan Evans, the director of a ballet troupe, is rehearsing his next show in Monaco, in preparation for a worldwide tour. When one member of his troupe leaves to get married, Evans imposes a regime of strict discipline on his remaining dancers. The latter get their revenge by presenting Evans’ nephew Philippe, the only male member of the group, with a baby and a note claiming he is the father…Department Store
5.818
Overview:
A series of skits involving customers and store personnel from several departments of the big department store.Woman of Rome
6.2
Overview:
During the fascist era, Adriana a beautiful young model, becomes a prostitute after a love affair gone wrong. She meets Mino, a partisan who falls in love with her and wants to redeem her.The Shortest Day
6.2
Overview:
Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.The Italian Connection
7
Overview:
When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.The Swindle
7.3
Overview:
Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.Ginger and Fred
6.9
Overview:
Amelia and Pippo are reunited after several decades to perform their old music-hall act, imitating Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, on a TV variety show.The Moralist
6.402
Overview:
The newly appointed head of a censorship board uses his uncompromising stance against everything "immoral" – from nudity in movies to nightclubs – to hide a rather unseemly double life.Story of a Love Affair
6.745
Overview:
A wealthy, possessive husband's investigation reignites his young wife's past love, leading them to plot against him. As obstacles fall away, their passion faces a new test.Witness in the City
6.3
Overview:
Industrialist Pierre Verdier kills his mistress Jeanne Ancelin by throwing her off a train. Her husband, Ancelin, decides to take revenge on his wife's murderer, who has been acquitted by justice.Complexes
7
Overview:
In the first episode, Quirino tries to conquer co-worker Gabriella. In the second episode, Prof. Beozi ends up in a raid of the police in a local for homosexuals when trying to avoid a scandal. In the third episode, Guglielmo passes all tests in order to become reader of the television news brilliantly, although the commission works with all subtleness's to exclude him.Love on the Riviera
5.2
Overview:
It is Summer. It is the right time for love, especially in a most romantic place as Golfo del Tigullio. Different stories: Dorina looking for a rich lover; Clara who takes a fancy to the young Walter while her daughter Lina tries to save her; Aristarco who gave up his career to follow Ada's, but who likes Jacqueline; Renata who is offered by her husband to Ferrari to get money; Marcello who, extraditing Micheline to France, misses the train and falls in love with her.Killer Cop
6.4
Overview:
In a crowded hotel in the center of Milan a bomb has been planted. The time device on its detonator has only minutes to run. A young detective discovers the bomb by accident and is drawn into a terrifying nightmare of intrigue, brutality and ruthless killing. This is a world where human life is sold or sacrificed for twisted ideals. A world of international terrorism. The time is now.Execution Squad
7
Overview:
Bertone is a moderately honest homicide cop. Unfortunately, the court system is so inept and corrupt that many more-or-less honest policemen have begun taking the law into their own hands. Between his efforts to thwart the growth of crime and to control his vengeful co-workers, homicide-chief Bertone has his hands fullIl provinciale
NYR
Overview:
The young Giovanni, who grew up in the provinces, arrives in Rome with the dream of becoming a famous journalist, but no newspaper is willing to hire him. Waiting for better times, the boy finds a job as a gas station attendant. One day he becomes the victim of an accident with the beautiful Giulia, who runs over him with her car. A relationship will arise between the two but Giovanni, in her naivety, has not yet understood that she works as a luxury prostitute.A Difficult Life
8
Overview:
Silvio refuses to fight for the fascists and joins the resistance with Elena. After the war, his vitriolic newspaper articles cause him to be sentenced to imprisonment.The Facts of Murder
7.2
Overview:
A police inspector comes into contact with people of all types and dispositions during a grueling murder investigation.The Rocket from Calabuch
7.476
Overview:
Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still believe in humor and friendship.Gli onorevoli
6.833
Overview:
Some political candidates are determined to win the electors' preference during an election campaign in Italy.Acting
2006Fellini dice... as Self
1992Ricky & Barabba as Ing. Salvetti
1988The Little Devil as Monsignore
1986Department Store as Ingegner Zambuti
1986Carefree Giovanni as Gino
1986Ginger and Fred as Aurelio, "Ed Ecco A Voi" Host
1985Sue Me as chirurgo interista
1984Uno scandalo perbene as Count Guarienti
1984Aurora as Guelfo
1983Fellini nel cestino as Self
1981Habibi, amor mío as Unknown
1980Action as The Producer
1977Stato interessante as Unknown
1975The Flower in His Mouth as Dottore Sanguedolce
1975Act of Aggression as Sauguet
1975Late Night Trains as The Voyeur on the Train
1975Killer Cop as Luigi Balsamo
1974Il generale dorme in piedi as Col. Beltrami
1974What Have They Done to Your Daughters? as Bruno Paglia
1974Permettete signora che ami vostra figlia? as Franco De Rosa
1974Don't Touch the White Woman! as Tom (as Franco Fabrizzi)
1973The Lady Has Been Raped as fotografo
1973Società a responsabilità molto limitata as Don Celestino
1973Cake in the Sky as Unknown
1973Ancora una volta prima di lasciarci as Marco
1973The Night of the Last Day as Sergio Varzi
1972The Italian Connection as Enrico Moroni
1972Shadows Unseen as Commissioner Resta
1972Execution Squad as Bettarini
1971Roma bene as Nino Rappi
1971Il provinciale as Colombo, un cliente di Giulia
1971Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte as principe Gondrano Pantegani del Cacco
1971Death in Venice as Barber
1970A Pocketful of Chestnuts as Bernardi
1970Ciao, Federico! as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1970The One Man Band as le fiancé de Françoise (as Franco Fabrizzi)
1969The Degenerates as Ascilto
1968Dismissed on His Wedding Night as Chauffeur
1968Madigan's Millions as Caronda
1968The Little Bather as Marcello Cacciaperotti
1967Anyone Can Play as Luisa's lover
1967Bang Bang as Mario Raffaelli
1967The Viscount as Ramon
1966Che notte, ragazzi! as D. Luis
1966The Postman Goes to War as Unknown
1966Vacanze sulla neve as Unknown
1966The Mysterious Mr. Van Eyck as Unknown
1966A Matter of Honor as Egidio Porcu
1966The Birds, the Bees and the Italians as Lino Benedetti
1965Le Reflux as Rizzi
1965I Knew Her Well as Paganelli
1965Complexes as Francesco Martello (III)
1965Anche l'inferno trema as Unknown
1964The Maniacs as L'impiegato insolente
1963The Commandant as Sandrelli
1963Casablanca, Nest of Spies as Barón Max von Stauffen
1963Gli onorevoli as Roberto Cicconetti
1963Rat Trap as Paul
1963Scarlet Eye as Manuel Da Costa
1963La donna degli altri è sempre più bella as Paolo (segment "Bagnino lover")
1963The Shortest Day as Ferito con la borsa del ghiaccio (uncredited)
1962Copacabana Palace as Unknown
1962Always on Sunday as Giacomo
1962Desert War as Lieutenant Zecchini
1961A Difficult Life as Franco Simonini
1961Duel of Champions as Curazio
1961Three Faces of Sin as Philippe Guerbois
1961I soliti rapinatori a Milano as Franco
1961The Wastrel as Rudi Veronese
1961La moglie di mio marito as Giorgio
1960Run with the Devil as Giosuè
1960Genitori in blue-jeans as Gianni
1959The Surprises of Love as Battista Crispi
1959The Facts of Murder as Il cugino
1959The Black Chapel as Graf Emanuele Rossi
1959The Moralist as Giovanni
1959Witness in the City as Lambert, night radio taxi
1959Wild Cats on the Beach as Nicola Ferrara
1959The Nights of Lucretia Borgia as Cesare Borgia
1958Love on the Riviera as Sandro Morandi
1958Dangerous Women as Bruno
1958The Third as Amleto Bettini
1958Adorable and Lying as Geronti
1958È arrivata la parigina as Unknown
1957Husbands in the City as Alberto
1957Anyone Can Kill Me as Karl Herman
1957Goodbye Forever as Armando
1957Nights of Cabiria as Giorgio (uncredited)
1957No Sun in Venice as Busetti
1957The Doll that Took the Town as Aldo
1956Noi siamo le colonne as Aldo Perego
1956Peccato di castità as Peppino Maggi
1956The Rocket from Calabuch as Langosta
1956A Mink Coat as Francipane
1955Roman Tales as Alvaro Latini
1955Le Amiche as Cesare Pedoni, the Architect
1955The Swindle as Roberto
1954Camilla as Gianni
1954In the Eddy of Sin as Filippo
1954Woman of Rome as Gino
1954The Slave of Sin as Carlo
1954Human Torpedoes as Antonio
1954Torna! as Giacomo Marini
1953Vortice as Viaggiani
1953Farewell, My Beautiful Lady! as Marco
1953The Barbarians as Unknown
1953I Vitelloni as Fausto Moretti
1952Heroic Charge as Captain Franchi
1952Ragazze da marito as Unknown
1952The Woman Who Invented Love as Unknown
1952The Mistress of Treves as Unknown
1950Story of a Love Affair as Fashion show presentator (uncredited)