Where is Vittorio Gassman today? Nationality, Relationship



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Vittorio Gassman, born Vittorio Gassmann, was an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter. He is considered one of the greatest Italian actors of all time. His filmography includes over 100 films, spanning from 1940 to 2002.

Gassman was born in Genoa, Italy, on September 1, 1922. His parents were of German and Italian descent. He had two brothers, one of whom died in infancy. Gassman’s father was a doctor. His mother died when he was two years old.

Gassman was educated at the prestigious Liceo classico Cavour in Turin. He later studied at the University of Rome, where he earned a degree in literature.

Gassman’s acting career began in 1940, when he made his film debut in the comedy La cena delle beffe (The Feast of Fools). He went on to appear in a number of Italian films throughout the 1940s and 1950s.

In 1951, Gassman made his stage debut in the play La locandiera (The Landlady), which was a huge success. He went on to star in a number of other successful stage productions, including I quattro rusteghi (The Four Rustics) and Il berretto a sonagli (The Noise-maker’s Hat).

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Gassman’s film career reached new heights in the 1960s with his performances in the films La dolce vita (1960), L’armata Brancaleone (1966), and Blow-Up (1966). He won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in L’armata Brancaleone.

In the 1970s, Gassman continued to appear in both films and television shows. He had a leading role in the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1977) and won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film A Bridge Too Far (1977).

Gassman’s later film roles include those in La notte di San Lorenzo (1982), Il muro di gomma (1984), and La piovra (1984). He also appeared in several American films, such as The Godfather Part III (1990) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).

Gassman was married three times and had four children. His first wife was the actress Stefania Sandrelli, with whom he had two sons. His second wife was the actress Florinda Bolkan, with whom he had a daughter. His third wife was the actress Alessandra Martines, with whom he had a son.

Gassman died of a heart attack on June 29, 2000, at the age of 77.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia