Raffaele Pisu

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Raffaele Pisu
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Pisu in 1968
Born
Guerrino Pisu

(1925-05-24)24 May 1925
Bologna, Kingdom of Italy
Died31 July 2019(2019-07-31) (aged 94)
Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy
OccupationActor
Relatives Mario Pisu (brother)

Guerrino Pisu (24 May 1925 – 31 July 2019), known professionally as Raffaele Pisu, was an Italian actor and comedian. [1]

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Life and career

Born in Bologna into a family of Sardinian origin, Pisu debuted in the drama theater and in 1945 he was one of the founders of the stage company L'attico. [2] He later focused on the avanspettacolo, working with the Nava Sisters, Isa Barzizza and Wanda Osiris. [2] He reached a large popularity with several variety shows on radio and later on television, notably with the variety television L'amico del giaguaro (1961–1964). [2] [3] Pisu was also active in TV-movies and in films, usually in supporting roles. [2]

In 2005, Pisu won the Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor for his performance in Paolo Sorrentino's The Consequences of Love . [4]

References

  1. ↑ E' morto Raffaele Pisu
  2. 1 2 3 4 Enrico Lancia (2003). Dizionario del cinema italiano. Gli attori. Gremese Editore, 2003. ISBN   8884402131.
  3. ↑ Aldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni, Enciclopedia della Televisione, Garzanti, Milano, 1996 – 2003. ISBN   881150466X.
  4. ↑ Anna de Martino (5 February 2005). "Nastri d'argento alla "Helzapoppin"". CineSpettacolo. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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