Cesare Danova (1926–1992) |
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Tall, dark, and handsome, Italian actor Cesare Danova (pronounced Chez-a-ray Da-NO-va) was a true Renaissance man. As a boy, it appeared he might become a professional athlete. But his family wanted him to become a doctor. Cesare, by his own account, studied medicine with such diligence that he suffered a nervous breakdown shortly before he was to ...
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Born:in Bergamo, Lombardy, ItalyDied:(age 66) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (115 credits)
Actor (115 credits)
1992
In the Heat of the Night
(TV Series)
Father DiMarco
Father DiMarco
- The Law on Trial
(1992)
... Father DiMarco
- Sanctuary
(1992)
... Father DiMarco
1988-1989
Ryan's Hope
(TV Series)
Silvio Conti / Silvio
Silvio Conti / Silvio
- Episode #1.3515
(1989)
... Silvio Conti
- Episode #1.3508
(1989)
... Silvio Conti
- Episode #1.3506
(1989)
... Silvio Conti
- Episode #1.3501
(1988)
... Silvio
- Episode #1.3500
(1988)
... Silvio
1986
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Lt. Edmund Cavette
Lt. Edmund Cavette
- The Perfect Foil
(1986)
... Lt. Edmund Cavette
1986
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
President Manuel Ebenez
President Manuel Ebenez
- Who Is Don Luis Higgins... and Why Is He Doing These Terrible Things to Me?
(1986)
... President Manuel Ebenez
1985
Falcon Crest
(TV Series)
Count Antoine de Muriac
Count Antoine de Muriac
- Sharps & Flats
(1985)
... Count Antoine de Muriac
- Ingress & Egress
(1985)
... Count Antoine de Muriac
1984
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
President Gustave Tibaron
President Gustave Tibaron
- Revolution #9-1/2
(1984)
... President Gustave Tibaron
1982
Matt Houston
(TV Series)
King Abdul Ibn Hasim / Mr. Gambacci
King Abdul Ibn Hasim / Mr. Gambacci
- The Kidnapping
(1982)
... King Abdul Ibn Hasim
- X-22
(1982)
... Mr. Gambacci
1981
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Fedalio Cevini
Fedalio Cevini
- The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride
(1981)
... Fedalio Cevini
1981
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Governor / Brent Hampton
Governor / Brent Hampton
- Mr. Nobody/La Liberatora
(1981)
... Governor
- The Heroine/The Warrior
(1981)
... Brent Hampton
1981
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Jonathan Friendly
Jonathan Friendly
- Have I Got a Girl for You
(1981)
... Jonathan Friendly
1980
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
(TV Series)
Mr. Medici
Mr. Medici
- Mystery on the Orly Express
(1980)
... Mr. Medici
1976-1979
Charlie's Angels
(TV Series)
Franco Cirella / Frank Bartone
Franco Cirella / Frank Bartone
- Terror on Skis
(1979)
... Franco Cirella
- The Mexican Connection
(1976)
... Frank Bartone
1977
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Moustapha
Moustapha
- The Mystery of King Tut's Tomb
(1977)
... Moustapha
1976
Chico and the Man
(TV Series)
Count Don Emilio de Catalon
Count Don Emilio de Catalon
- The Return of Aunt Connie
(1976)
... Count Don Emilio de Catalon
1976
Sanford and Son
(TV Series)
Cavorting Connoisseur
Cavorting Connoisseur
- Can You Chop This?
(1976)
... Cavorting Connoisseur
1974-1975
Police Story
(TV Series)
Valenzuela / Harold
Valenzuela / Harold
- Losing Game
(1975)
... Valenzuela
- The Gamble
(1974)
... Harold
1972-1974
Mannix
(TV Series)
Victor Lucas / Bruno Bramante
Victor Lucas / Bruno Bramante
- Race Against Time: Part 2
(1974)
... Victor Lucas
- Race Against Time: Part 1
(1974)
... Victor Lucas
- Light and Shadow
(1972)
... Bruno Bramante
1971-1973
McMillan & Wife
(TV Series)
Feliciano / Alex
Feliciano / Alex
- The Fine Art of Staying Alive
(1973)
... Feliciano
- Husbands, Wives, and Killers
(1971)
... Alex
1971-1973
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
(TV Series)
Francois / Paul Franz
Francois / Paul Franz
- The 10th Honeymoon
(1973)
... Francois
- The Conductor and the Lady
(1971)
... Paul Franz
1972
The Sandy Duncan Show
(TV Series)
Professor Monet
Professor Monet
- Dream a Little Recurring Dream of Me
(1972)
... Professor Monet
1972
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Man (segment "Smile, Please")
Man (segment "Smile, Please")
- You Can Come Up Now, Mrs. Millikan/Smile, Please
(1972)
... Man (segment "Smile, Please")
1972
Lassie
(TV Series)
Dominic
Dominic
- Paths of Courage (Part 2)
(1972)
... Dominic
- Paths of Courage (Part 1)
(1972)
... Dominic
1970-1972
The Doris Day Show
(TV Series)
Carlo Benadetti / Prince Carlos
Carlo Benadetti / Prince Carlos
- Cover Girl
(1972)
... Carlo Benadetti
- When in Rome, Don't
(1971)
... Carlo Benadetti
- Doris Meets a Prince
(1970)
... Prince Carlos
1968
That Girl
(TV Series)
Federico Gente
Federico Gente
- The Face in the Shower Room Door
(1968)
... Federico Gente
1967-1968
Garrison's Gorillas
(TV Series)
Actor
Actor
- Time Bomb
(1968)
... Actor
- The War Diamonds
(1968)
... Actor
- The Frame-Up
(1968)
... Actor
- The Plot to Kill
(1968)
... Actor
- War and Crime
(1968)
... Actor
1967
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Count Cesare Guardia
Count Cesare Guardia
- The When in Roma Affair
(1967)
... Count Cesare Guardia
1967
The Green Hornet
(TV Series)
Felix Garth
Felix Garth
- Corpse of the Year: Part 2
(1967)
... Felix Garth
- Corpse of the Year: Part 1
(1967)
... Felix Garth
1965-1966
Daniel Boone
(TV Series)
Michelet / Henri Le Gaux
Michelet / Henri Le Gaux
- When a King Is a Pawn
(1966)
... Henri Le Gaux
- Cain's Birthday: Part 2
(1965)
... Michelet
- Cain's Birthday: Part 1
(1965)
... Michelet
1966
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Count Egan
Count Egan
- The Lethal Eagle Affair
(1966)
... Count Egan
1965
O.K. Crackerby!
(TV Series)
Sheik Mohammed Kashfi
Sheik Mohammed Kashfi
- No Deposit, No Return
(1965)
... Sheik Mohammed Kashfi
1964
Arrest and Trial
(TV Series)
Frederico DeMarco
Frederico DeMarco
- Birds of a Feather
(1964)
... Frederico DeMarco
1964
The Lucy Show
(TV Series)
Umberto Fabriani
Umberto Fabriani
- Lucy Meets a Millionaire
(1964)
... Umberto Fabriani
1963
Vacation Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mario Cellini
Mario Cellini
- A Love Affair Just for Three
(1963)
... Mario Cellini
1958-1963
The Rifleman
(TV Series)
Mario Orsatti / Baranca / Count Di Montova
Mario Orsatti / Baranca / Count Di Montova
- The Guest
(1963)
... Mario Orsatti
- Baranca
(1960)
... Baranca
- Duel of Honor
(1958)
... Count Di Montova
1963
Stoney Burke
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Luis Escalon
Lieutenant Luis Escalon
- Point of Entry
(1963)
... Lieutenant Luis Escalon
1963
Alcoa Premiere
(TV Series)
Augusto Rondino
Augusto Rondino
- The Hat of Sergeant Martin
(1963)
... Augusto Rondino
1961
Adventures in Paradise
(TV Series)
Father Juan Perez
Father Juan Perez
- Treasure Hunt
(1961)
... Father Juan Perez
1954
Loves of Three Queens
Il conte Sigfride (segment: I Cavalieri dell'illusione) (as Cesar Danova)
Il conte Sigfride (segment: I Cavalieri dell'illusione) (as Cesar Danova)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(April 2 to May 11, 1974) He acted in Arthur Laurents' play, "The Time of the Cuckoo," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Jean Stapleton, Cesare Danova, Patty McCormack and Ernest Thompson in the cast. Joseph Hardy was director. H.R. Poindexter was lighting designer.Alternate Names:
Cesar Danova | César DanovaHeight:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)Parents:
Louis Deitinger | Domenica Tanturli
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