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Actor (68 credits)
1967
Faccia a faccia
Professore Brett Fletcher / Professor Brad Fletcher (as Gian Maria Volonté)
1959
L'idiota
(TV Mini-Series)
Parfen Rogozin
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Episode #1.6
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
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Episode #1.5
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
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Episode #1.4
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
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Episode #1.3
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
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Episode #1.2
(1959)
... Parfen Rogozin (as Gianmaria Volontè)
1957
Fedra
(TV Movie)
Ippolito
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage:
Appeared in a production of "Romeo and Juliet" by
William Shakespeare, Italy.
Alternate Names:
Cuncho | Gian María Volonte | Gian-Maria Volonte | Gianmaria Volonte | Gianmaria Volontè | Gian Maria Volonté | Gianmaria Volonté | John Wells | Johnny Wels
Height:
6' 0½" (1.84 m)
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Personal Quote:
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.
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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.
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Trademark:
Macho acting style
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