Gian Maria Volontè (1933–1994) |
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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 (67 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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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (13 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 try to make films that say something about the mechanisms of a society like ours, which correspond with some research of a shred of truth. For me, there is a need to understand the cinema as a means of mass communication, as well as the theater and television. See more »Trivia:
Member of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) until 1981. See more »Trademark:
Best known as the Italian Laurence Olivier, because of the resemblance with the British actor See more »Star Sign:
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