Franco Fabrizi

Franco Fabrizi

Deceased · Born: Feb 15, 1916 · Died: Oct 18, 1995

Personal Details

BornFeb 15, 1916 Cortemaggiore, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Parents
  • Eugenio Fabrizi
  • Enrichetta Lippini

Biography

Italian actor, Mr. Fabrizi, is famously recognized for his captivating portrayal of a charming lady-killer among a group of small-town youths in Federico Fellini's cinematic masterpiece, 'IVitelloni'.

Beginning his career on the stage and in variety revues in 1947, Mr. Fabrizi eventually transitioned into the world of film in 1952 with Francesco De Roberti's 'Carica Eroica'. His on-screen and off-screen persona became synonymous with his tireless philandering, making him a staple in the gossip columns of the dolce vita period.

Mr. Fabrizi's romantic escapades were often linked to a long list of actresses and high-society doyennes, captivating the public's attention. Although he rarely landed leading roles, the actor managed to appear in approximately 150 films, typically playing superficial, opportunistic sidekicks.

Career

1986
Ginger & Fred
Ginger & Fred as Aurelio, "Ed Ecco A Voi" Host
1975
Last Stop on the Night Train
Last Stop on the Night Train as The Voyeur on the Train
The Flower in His Mouth
The Flower in His Mouth as Dottore Sanguedolce
1974
1972
Execution Squad
Execution Squad as Bettarini
The Italian Connection
The Italian Connection as Enrico Moroni
Shadows Unseen
Shadows Unseen as Commissioner Resta
1971
1970
Ciao, Federico!
Ciao, Federico! as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The One Man Band
The One Man Band as le fiancé de Françoise (as Franco Fabrizzi)
1968
Le petit baigneur
Le petit baigneur as Marcello Cacciaperotti
1967
Anyone Can Play
Anyone Can Play as Luisa's lover
1965
I Knew Her Well
I Knew Her Well as Paganelli
1963
Gli onorevoli
Gli onorevoli as Roberto Cicconetti
The Shortest Day
The Shortest Day as Ferito con la borsa del ghiaccio (uncredited)
1961
A Difficult Life
A Difficult Life as Franco Simonini
1957
Nights of Cabiria
Nights of Cabiria as Giorgio (uncredited)
1955
The Girlfriends
The Girlfriends as Cesare Pedoni, the Architect
The Swindle
The Swindle as Roberto
1954
1953
I Vitelloni
I Vitelloni as Fausto Moretti
1950
Story of a Love Affair
Story of a Love Affair as Fashion show presentator (uncredited)