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Gian Maria Volontè (1933–1994)
Born in Milan in 1933, Gian Maria Volontè studied in Rome at the National Dramatic Arts Academy, where he obtained his degree in 1957. He began working in theatre and television, where he was soon noticed as one of the most promising actors of his generation. After several supporting appearances in film, he reached notoriety with the character of ...
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Born:in Milan, Lombardy, ItalyDied:(age 61) in Florina, Greece |
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Actor (68 credits)
Actor (68 credits)
1982
The Charterhouse of Parma
(TV Mini-Series)
Count Mosca
Count Mosca
- Episode #1.6
(1982)
... Count Mosca
- Episode #1.5
(1982)
... Count Mosca
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Count Mosca
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... Count Mosca
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... Count Mosca
1967
Caravaggio
(TV Mini-Series)
Caravaggio
Caravaggio
- Episode #1.3
(1967)
... Caravaggio
- Episode #1.2
(1967)
... Caravaggio
- Episode #1.1
(1967)
... Caravaggio
1964
Vita di Michelangelo
(TV Series)
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
- Episode #1.3
(1964)
... Michelangelo
- Episode #1.2
(1964)
... Michelangelo
- Episode #1.1
(1964)
... Michelangelo
1959
L'idiota
(TV Mini-Series)
Parfen Rogozin
Parfen Rogozin
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
- Episode #1.5
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
- Episode #1.4
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
- Episode #1.3
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
- Episode #1.2
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
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Director (2 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (14 credits)
Archive footage (14 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in a production of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Italy.Official Sites:
Official Site [Italy]Alternate Names:
Cuncho | Gian María Volonte | Gian-Maria Volonte | Gianmaria Volonte | Gianmaria Volontè | Gian Maria Volonté | Gianmaria Volonté | John Wells | Johnny WelsHeight:
6' 0½" (1.84 m)
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I accept or reject a film based on my conception of cinema. The definition of political cinema is one I don't agree with, because every film, every show, is typically political in nature. Political cinema is simply the brainchild of bad journalists. See more »Trivia:
Companion of Italian actress Carla Gravina for almost 10 years, they met when they played Romeo and Juliet in the theatre in 1960. The two had a daughter Giovanna born in the early 1960s. See more »Trademark:
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