Galeazzo Benti
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Galeazzo Benti, born Galeazzo Bentivoglio
(6 August 1923 – 21 April 1993), of the ancient Italian family that ruled Bononia
between 1401 and 1507, was an Italian
film actor. His surname was changed by law, for protectiing the family's honour. He appeared in 78 films between 1942
and 1991
.
He was born in Florence
, Italy
and died in Bracciano
, Italy
from a heart attack
.
Bentivoglio
Bentivoglio was an Italian family of princely rank, long supreme in Bologna and responsible for giving the city its political autonomy during the Renaissance.-History:...
(6 August 1923 – 21 April 1993), of the ancient Italian family that ruled Bononia
Bononia
Bononia is the Roman name of several cities, including:* Bologna, Italy* Boulogne-sur-Mer, France* Vidin, Bulgaria* Banoštor, Serbia...
between 1401 and 1507, was an Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
film actor. His surname was changed by law, for protectiing the family's honour. He appeared in 78 films between 1942
1942 in film
The year 1942 in film involved some significant events, in particular the release of a film consistently rated as one of the greatest of all time, Casablanca.-Events:...
and 1991
1991 in film
The year 1991 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*April 28 - Bonnie Raitt marries actor Michael O'Keefe in New York* Terminator 2: Judgment Day, became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.*November...
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He was born in Florence
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area....
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and died in Bracciano
Bracciano
Bracciano is a small town in the Italian region of Lazio, 30 km northwest of Rome. The town is famous for its volcanic lake and for a particularly well-preserved medieval castle Castello Orsini-Odescalchi...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
from a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
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Selected filmography
- The Three PilotsThe Three PilotsThe Three Pilots is a 1942 Italian drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Michela Belmonte.-Cast:* Michela Belmonte - Adriana Terrazzani* Leonardo Cortese - Marco Massi* Carlo Minello - Mario Terrazzani* Alberto Sordi - Filippo Nardini...
(19421942 in filmThe year 1942 in film involved some significant events, in particular the release of a film consistently rated as one of the greatest of all time, Casablanca.-Events:...
) - The Za-Bum CircusThe Za-Bum CircusThe Za-Bum Circus is a 1944 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Galeazzo Benti.-Cast:* Galeazzo Benti - * Carlo Campanini - * Vera Carmi -...
(19441944 in filmThe year 1944 in film involved some significant events, including the wholesome, award-winning Going My Way plus popular murder mysteries such as Double Indemnity, Gaslight and Laura.-Events:*July 20 - Since You Went Away is released....
) - Flesh Will SurrenderFlesh Will SurrenderFlesh Will Surrender is a 1947 Italian drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada. It was entered into the 1947 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Aldo Fabrizi - Giovanni Episcopo* Roldano Lupi - Giulio Wanzer* Yvonne Sanson - Ginevra Canale...
(1947) - The Two OrphansThe Two Orphans (1947 film)The Two Orphans is a 1947 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattòli and starring Totò.-Cast:* Totò - Gasparre* Carlo Campanini - Battista* Vera Bergman - Una collegiale* Franca Marzi - Susanne* Isa Barzizza - Matilde...
(19471947 in filmThe year 1947 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May 22 - Great Expectations is premiered in New York.*November 24 : The United States House of Representatives of the 80th Congress voted 346 to 17 to approve citations for contempt of Congress against the "Hollywood Ten".*November 25...
) - Fifa e arenaFifa e arenaFifa e arena is a 1948 comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò.-Cast:* Totò - Nicolino Capece* Isa Barzizza - Patricia Cotten* Mario Castellani - Cast* Franca Marzi - Carmen* Giulio Marchetti - Paquito* Cesare Polacco - Banderillero...
(1948) - Cab Number 13Cab Number 13Cab Number 13 is a 1948 drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Vera Carmi.-Cast:* Vera Carmi - Jeanne Herblet * Ginette Leclerc - Claudia...
(19481948 in filmThe year 1948 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Laurence Olivier's Hamlet becomes the first British film to win the American Academy Award for Best Picture.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :...
) - The Emperor of CapriThe Emperor of CapriL'imperatore di Capri or The Emperor of Capri is a 1949 Italian comedy film directed by Luigi Comencini.-Plot summary:Sonia, a beautiful gold digger, mistakes Antonio, a waiter in a Neapolitan hotel, for the Arab prince Bey of Agapur and makes an appointment with him for the following day in Capri....
(19491949 in filmThe year 1949 in film involved some significant events.-Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:*Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff, starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello...
) - Totò TarzanTotò TarzanTotò Tarzan is a 1950 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò.-Cast:* Totò - Antonio Della Buffas* Marilyn Buferd - Iva* Bianca Maria Fusari - La maestra* Alba Arnova - Sonia* Adriana Serra - Marta...
(19501950 in filmThe year 1950 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 15 - Walt Disney Studios' animated film Cinderella debuts.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:*Ambush...
) - Paris Is Always ParisParis Is Always ParisParis Is Always Paris is a 1951 Italian-French comedy film directed by Luciano Emmer.-Cast:* Aldo Fabrizi - Andrea De Angelis* Henri Guisol - M...
(19511951 in filmThe year 1951 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Sweden - May Britt is scouted by Italian film-makers Carlo Ponti and Mario Soldati-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:...
) - Sunday HeroesSunday HeroesSunday Heroes is a 1953 Italian drama film directed by Mario Camerini.-Cast:* Raf Vallone - Gino Bardi* Cosetta Greco - Mara* Marcello Mastroianni - Carlo Vagnetti* Paolo Stoppa - Piero* Franco Interlenghi - Marini...
(19531953 in filmThe year 1953 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*September 16 — The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:A...
) - Il commissario Lo GattoIl commissario Lo GattoIl commissario Lo Gatto is a 1987 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Lino Banfi - Commissario Natale Lo Gatto...
(1987)