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Mike Bongiorno (1924–2009)

Actor | Writer

Best known as the king of the Italian Quiz show. Married with Daniela Zuccoli, 3 children, Bongiorno is one of the most famous "inhabitant" of the so-called TV world. He hosts every day the Italian Wheel of Fortune with Miriana Trevisan for Rete4. See full bio »

Born:

Michael Nicholas Salvatore Bongiorno
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 85) in Monte Carlo, Monaco

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel


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Filmography

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2000 Twenty
 
1972 Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?
Mike Goodmorning
 
1968 Il cenerentolo (TV movie)
 
1959 Il prezzo della gloria
 
1956 I miliardari
Marco
 
1955 Motivo in maschera
Mike, il radiocronista
 
1955 Girls of Today
Sandro
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
Show ShowSelf (18 titles)
2009 X Factor (TV series)
Himself - Judge
– Episode #2.11 (2009) … Himself - Judge
 
2007-2008 Quelli che... il calcio (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #15.24 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #14.39 (2007) … Himself
 
1997-2007 Festival di Sanremo (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host
– Episode #57.5 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #47.1 (1997) … Himself - Host
 
2006 L'isola dei famosi - Honduras (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Il migliore (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1984-2006 Gran premio internazionale della TV (TV series)
Himself - Winner / Himself - Winner - Presenter / Himself - Presenter
– 22nd Edition (2006) … Himself - Winner
– 13th Edition (1996) … Himself - Winner
– 10th Edition (1993) … Himself - Winner
– 8th Edition (1991) … Himself - Winner
– 7th Edition (1990) … Himself - Winner
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2006 Dopo TG1 (TV series)
Himself (1 epidode, 2006)
 
2004 How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio (documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Allegria! (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1991 I tre moschettieri (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 Sogni mostruosamente proibiti
Himself
 
1976 Scommettiamo? (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1958 Canzonissima (TV series)
Himself - Host (1974)
 
1974 We All Loved Each Other So Much
Himself
 
1970 Rischiatutto (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1961 The Last Judgment
Himself
 
1956 Totò, lascia o raddoppia?
Himself
 
1954 Arrivi e partenze (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2011 Silvio Forever (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 1960 (documentary)
Himself
 
2009-2010 Quelli che... il calcio (TV series)
 
2009 X Factor (TV series)
 
2008 Lelio Luttazzi - Il giovanotto matto (video documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Stefano Quantestorie
Himself (uncredited)
 
1991 Mai dire TV (TV series)
 
1975 Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2008) Book "La versione di Mike".

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

He was born in New York, but moved to Turin, Italy, his mother's hometown, as a child. See more »

Trademark:

"Allegria!" is the constant greeting he used in the beginning of his shows See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini