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Jay Mohr, born in Verona, New Jersey, USA, wanted to be a comedian all of his life. He performed stand-up comedy at colleges, comedy clubs, and such television forums as An Evening at the Improv (1981) and Two Drink Minimum (1994). He first gained national attention while a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975), where he became known for his impersonations of such people as Sean Penn and Christopher Walken.- Valentina Bellè was born on 16 April 1992 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Ferrari (2023), Love Gets a Room (2021) and The Good Mothers (2023).
- Actor
- Stunts
From 1955, Fabio Testi's home town Peschiera del Garda was also home to Bertolazzi Film, a motion picture studio which specialised in the production of colourful pirate movies. Lake Garda was merrily used as the ersatz Caribbean. At Bertolazzi, young Fabio began his career first as an extra, then as a stunt man and body double. As a stunt man, he appeared in the classic westerns The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) and (as one of Henry Fonda's minions in Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). He started getting small film roles from 1967 and this helped to finance his architectural studies at the Antòn Maria Lorgna Institute in Verona. After graduating, Testa did not became a surveyor as originally planned, but made commercials for Coca Cola and proceeded to further studies at Verona's Academy of Fine Arts to improve his acting. For several years, he appeared in genre films, often lesser spaghetti westerns like One Damned Day at Dawn... Django Meets Sartana! (1970). As a bona fide action hero, his athletic prowess and imposing physique became a definite asset. Nonetheless, still dissatisfied with the roles he was getting, Testi attended diction classes in Cambridge to improve his English and went to London for acting lessons.
Upon his return to Italy, he finally made his breakthrough after being picked by Vittorio De Sica for the role of the ill-fated Giampiero in the Oscar-winning historical drama The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1970). In the wake of the picture's success, Testi has alternated between performing in art films by directors like Claude Chabrol and Denys de La Patellière, and genre films of the giallo (What Have You Done to Solange? (1972)) or poliziotteschi/crime variety (Camorra (1972), Revolver (1973), I guappi (1974)). Over the years he has acted alongside international stars like Oliver Reed, Anthony Quinn, Robert Mitchum (in The Ambassador (1984)), Eli Wallach and David Hemmings. By the mid-1980's, Testi was seen more often in television productions. In the 90's, he also turned his attention towards the theatre with a role in a stage adaptation of Federico Fellini's The Road (1954).
Though still very active on the screen, Testi has had the time to sideline as a kiwi farmer, an enterprise which grew from a hobby into a lucrative business (Italy, as a result, becoming Europe's first producer of kiwi fruit). In 2006, Testi ran for political office as Mayor of Verona, representing the conservative Cattolici Liberali Cristiani.
As an unapologetically self-confessed Latin lover type, Testi has made headlines in the press (particularly the Italian gossip press) not only for the work in his chosen profession, but also for a series of well publicized romantic entanglements with actresses Ursula Andress, Edwige Fenech, Jean Seberg and Charlotte Rampling. He was married to the Spanish fashion designer and make-up artist Lola Navarro from 1984 to 1996. His second wife has been art gallery curator Antonella Liguori.- Actress
- Producer
- Executive
Francesca Rettondini was born on 7 March 1971 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress and producer, known for Ghost Ship (2002), Dolcemente Complicate (2021) and Endless Dark (2013).- Matteo Martari was born in Verona. At the age of 21 moved to Milan, where he began working as a model while studying drama at Scuola di teatro Quelli di Grock.
In 2015 he made his film debut in The Complexity of Happiness (2015) directed by Gianni Zanasi. In the same year debuted on TV in Thou Shalt Not Kill (2015) as the police officer Andrea Russo.
In the following years he participated in several productions such as Medici (2016), Non mentire (2019), I bastardi di Pizzofalcone (2017) and as the protagonist in L'alligatore (2020) and Cuori (2021).
His movie career includes Godard Mon Amour (2017) directed by Michel Hazanavicius, Fabrizio De André: Principe libero (2018), The Goddess of Fortune (2019) and Four to Dinner (2022). - Béatrice Macola was born on 2 December 1965 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She was an actress, known for Schindler's List (1993), La piovra (1984) and Sindrome veneziana (1989). She died on 13 December 2001 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- Actress
- Producer
Eva Grimaldi was born on 7 September 1961 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress and producer, known for Intimacy (1988), A mia immagine (2023) and Forever (1991). She has been married to Immacolata Battaglia since 19 May 2019. She was previously married to Fabrizio Ambroso.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Walter Chiari was born on 8 March 1924 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was an actor and writer, known for Romance (1986), Vanità (1947) and The Little Hut (1957). He was married to Alida Chelli. He died on 20 December 1991 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.- Eugenio Franceschini was born on 19 September 1991 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He is an actor, known for Sapore di te (2014), Maldamore (2014) and Medici (2016).
- Robyn Petty was born in Verona, New Jersey, USA. She is known for I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), Midnight Madness (1980) and James at 16 (1977).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
She won The Festival di Sanremo Music Competion in 1964 with the song "Non ho l'età". With the same song - in the same year - she won the Eurovision Song Contest and entered the U.K. chart. SHE WAS ONLY 16!!! In her long career she has worked several times for RAI Italian Television and has had more then 10 Top20 hits. She was last seen in 1999 playing a small role in an Italian Sit-comedy "Commesse".- Composer
- Actor
- Director
Umberto Smaila was born on 26 June 1950 in Verona, Italy. He is a composer and actor, known for Jackie Brown (1997), Italian Boys (1983) and Beast with a Gun (1977). He has been married to Fanny Minati since 2008. They have two children.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Franco Castan was born in Verona, Italy. He is an actor and producer, known for The Family Plan (2023), Cobra Kai (2018) and Hawkeye (2021).- Location Management
- Additional Crew
- Writer
David Occhino was born on 28 May 1978 in Verona, New Jersey, USA. David is a writer, known for Adam (2009), Ricky Stanicky (2024) and Everybody's Fine (2009). David has been married to Nicole Occhino since 14 September 2007.- Actor
- Producer
Fausto Maria Sciarappa was born on 18 November 1966 in Verona, Italy. He is an actor and producer, known for Inferno (2016), The Da Vinci Code (2006) and Romanzo criminale - La serie (2008).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Roberto Nobile was born on 11 November 1947 in Verona, Italy. He was an actor and writer, known for Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), Nine (2009) and Distretto di polizia (2000). He died on 30 July 2022 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Script and Continuity Department
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Carla Cipriani was born on 3 March 1930 in Verona, Italy. She was a writer and assistant director, known for Caligula (1979), Monamour (2005) and Cheeky (2000). She was married to Tinto Brass. She died on 9 August 2006 in Meran, Italy.- Marina Daunia was born on 2 June 1947 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress.
- Editor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Pietro Barba was born on 6 September 1997 in Verona, Italy. Pietro is an editor and director, known for Kandy, Peace in Patience and The Roleplay of Life.- Writer
- Director
Giacomo Battiato is an Italian film director and writer. According to "The History Of The Italian Cinema", published in 2009 in US and in England by Princeton University Press: "Giacomo Battiato is one of the most erudite and flexible directors of his generation. A cultural organizer, he has also written novels interesting for both their caliber and writing style. He got his start as an excellent television director, an experience that allowed him to develop his talents though his varied experiences before he made his debut as a film director (...) Battiato is skilled at genre films and ably exploiting the technical aspects of filmmaking. Magic, visual wonderment and mythology are important elements in his films. His characters' psychological profiles were convincing even within the context of his epic and action films (...)" Born in Verona, starting career in 1973 on Italian RAI TV and ten years later started in cinema with "Hearts and Armour". His first book, "Fuori dal cielo" (1996) he won the Prize Domenico Rea.- Actress
- Composer
- Music Department
Ivana Spagna was born on 16 December 1954 in Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress and composer, known for Spagna: Love at First Sight (1991), Spagna: Easy Lady (1986) and Spagna: Only Words (1991).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Valeria Fabrizi was born on 20 October 1936 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Biblioteca di Studio Uno (1964), Mathias Sandorf (1963) and Delitto d'amore (1966). She was previously married to Tata Giacobetti.- Marcella Braga was born on 4 August 1973 in Verona, Italy. She is an actress, known for Shanda's River (2018), Exit: Una storia personale (2010) and Dark Resurrection (2007).
- Actor
Pietro Boselli was born on 3 December 1988 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He is an actor.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Giulio Brogi was born on 13 May 1931 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was an actor, known for The Spider's Stratagem (1970), St. Michael Had a Rooster (1972) and The Seagull (1977). He died on 19 February 2019 in Negrar, Veneto, Italy.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Nino Martini was born on 8 August 1905 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was an actor, known for One Night with You (1948), Music for Madame (1937) and Here's to Romance (1935). He died on 9 December 1976 in Verona, Veneto, Italy.- Lara Balbo was born on 28 August 1988 in Legnago, Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Don Matteo (2000), Ripley (2024) and Il diavolo è Dragan Cygan (2024).
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
Fabio Garriba was born on 13 November 1944 in Soave, Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was an actor and assistant director, known for 1900 (1976), Capricci (1969) and I parenti tutti (1967). He died on 9 August 2016 in Verona, Veneto, Italy.- Víctor Tasca was born on 11 May 1922 in Verona, Italy. He was an actor and writer, known for He nacido en la ribera (1972), Delito (1962) and El mago de las finanzas (1962). He died on 14 May 1977 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Actress
Edda Ferronao was born on 8 June 1934 in Verona, Italy. She was an actress, known for 1900 (1976), The Conqueror of the Orient (1960) and The Easy Life (1962). She died on 25 January 1986 in Rome, Italy.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Renato Malavasi was born on 8 August 1904 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was an actor, known for Zorro and the Three Musketeers (1963), Samson and the Slave Queen (1963) and Un borghese piccolo piccolo (1977). He died on 7 October 1998 in Verona, Veneto, Italy.- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Award-winning director and screenwriter. Born in an artistically inspiring environment within a familiy of directors, writers and actors, after the master's degree in Prehistoric Archaeology Luca Caserta decided to pursue the artistic career, working in theater first, then obtaining the Filmmaking Degree at Movie Academy of Cinecittà (Rome - Italy), majoring in movie direction and screenwriting with Carlo Lizzani, Giacomo Scarpelli, Cristiano Bortone, Franco Brogi Taviani and Mario Brenta. Here he also studied cinematography, shooting and cinema with Giuseppe Pinori, Daniele Nannuzzi and Giuseppe Berardini, editing with Adriano Tagliavia and attended the workshops held by Pupi Avati, Carlo Verdone and Luis Bacalov. At Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome he attended the intensive laboratory in direction of photography with Giuseppe Lanci. He besides took part in the workshop "Working with the light" with the director of photography Alessandro Pesci, the Masterclass "Approach to Cinematography" with the director of photography Marco Bassano and attended the Masterclass in Film Production held by Gianluca Arcopinto. Grown up in the show business, he has gained professional experiences both in the film industry and theater, taking part to several plays (among which "Thomas Moore" by W. Shakespeare, starring Raf Vallone). Since 2004 he wrote and directed fourteen plays, achieving important recognitions, including the "Premio Calcante" by SIAD - Italian Society of Dramatic Authors (Biblioteca del Burcardo, Rome - Italy). Some plays of him have been published on specialized magazines. In 2015 his theatrical works were debeated in a degree thesis (University of Bologna, Mentor Prof. Cristina Valenti).
He has dedicated himself exclusively to cinema and audiovisuals for several years now. He is author of short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials and art videos. His movies have been presented at many Festivals (Cannes Film Festival, Premi David di Donatello, Berlin European Short Film Festival, Roma Cinema DOC, Miami Independent Film Festival, Los Angeles CineFest, Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, Hollywood Screenings Film Festival, Canada's World International Film Festival where he won the Honorable Mention for "The Other Side of the Moon"...). In 2011 he wrote, directed and co-produced the short film "Inside the Mirror". The editing supervision is by Ugo De Rossi, editor, among others, of Fellini, Pasolini, Bertolucci, Petri and Rosi. The film, along with the following "Out of the Depths" (2014) and "The Other Side of the Moon" (2016), is part of the "trilogy on the double", focused on the investigation of what is hidden in the deepest part of the human soul. "Out of the Depths" was acquired by IndiePix Films, which distributes it on demand in the United States and worldwide (www.indiepixfilms.com).
His new acclaimed short film "Tell Me Who I Am", still now joining the Film Festivals, won the development fund by Nuovo Imaie (Rome - Italy) with the screenplay. It also gained many awards (see the full list below), among which two Nominations (Best Director and Best Short Film) and the Best Editing Award at the Top Indie Film Awards 2019 (USA). It won the Crystal Award as Best European Short Film at Europe Asia Festival of Cinema: the awards ceremony took place on Java in the presence of the Indonesian Royal Family. In India it won the Gold Award - Best Film on Women at Virgin Spring Cinefest, the Outstanding Achievement Award - Film on Women at Tagore International Film Festival, the Outstanding Achievement Award at Cult Critic Movie Award and got the Best Short Film Nomination at the Jean-Luc Godard Awards. At the Jersey Shore Film Festival (USA) it received the Award for the Best International Female Actor to the lead actress Elisa Bertato and at the Niagara Falls Indie Film Festival (USA) the Best Script Award. At the Point Of View Indie Film Awards (Germany) the movie won the Best Director Award, at the Continental Film Awards (India) the Best European Director Award, at the Toronto Film Magazine Fest (Canada) the Special Mention Directing, as well as at the International Short Film Awards (USA), at the Rome International Movie Awards (Italy) and at the Eastern Europe International Movie Awards (Turkey) the Best Drama Short Award, at the Gold Star Movie Awards (USA) the Best Social Short Award, at the Seoul International Short Film Festival (South Korea) the Best Film Award. The short film also won in California the Award of Excellence Special Mention in the category "Redemption/Social Justice/Protest" and the Award of Excellence for Direction at the Best Shorts Competition with the following motivation of the Jury: "A unique take on the serious issue of violence against women, the mental and physical abandonment and loss of dignity people face every day. A stirring and compelling performance by Elisa Bertato. The judges firmly believe that the film is exceptional, showing depth of craft and creativity that is truly unique and has decided to confer it the highest honors that have honored previous filmmakers with exceptional talent, including Oscar winners, Emmy and BAFTA winners". The soundtrack includes the song "Piccola stella senza cielo" by the italian rock star Luciano Ligabue, courtesy of the artist himself and of Warner Music Italia/Warner Chappell Music Italiana.
Luca Caserta's works are characterized by touching different genres, styles and themes, from comedy, to social/civil commitment and human rights, to the investigation of the most obscure aspects of the human psyche, highlighting a certain artistic versatility. As author, he's member of SIAD (Italian Society of Dramatic Authors) and of SIAE (Italian Society of Authors and Editors - Cinema Section and DOR Section). His movies are included in the Italian Short Films Video Library (Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio). He is one of the jurors of the Sunset Film Festival (Los Angeles - USA), has been one of the selectors of the Corti a Palazzo Film Festival (Italy) and curator of the Short Film Section of Schermi d'Amore Film Festival (Italy). He's working on his first feature film.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Nini Salerno was born on 8 October 1948 in Verona, Italy. He is an actor and director, known for Arrivano i miei (1983), 2061: Un anno eccezionale (2007) and Papà prende moglie (1993).- Actor
- Writer
Luigi Tosi was born on 15 July 1915 in Verona, Italy. He was an actor and writer, known for Tombolo (1947), The Stone Forest (1965) and La città dolente (1949). He died on 12 March 1989 in Rome, Italy.- Jean Shepherd was born on 16 March 1921 in Verona, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Adventures of Don Juan (1948), Crash of Silence (1952) and No Place for Jennifer (1950). She was married to Bill Reddick. She died on 16 March 2005 in Greenbrae, California, USA.
- Elettra Dallimore Mallaby was born on 1 December 1983 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Sport Crime (2022), Andron (2015) and Human Capital (2013).
- Giovanni Teodori was born on 10 October 1980 in Verona, Veneto, Italy.
- Emilio Salgari was born on 21 August 1862 in Verona, Austrian Empire [now Verona, Veneto, Italy]. He was a writer, known for Mystery of the Black Jungle (1954), Carthage in Flames (1960) and El corsario negro (1944). He was married to Ida Peruzzi. He died on 25 April 1911 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
- Costantino Teodori was born on 22 August 1984 in Verona, Veneto, Italy.
- Art Department
- Set Decorator
Dario Simoni was born on 28 March 1901 in Minerbe, Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was a set decorator, known for Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965) and The Taming of The Shrew (1967). He died on 23 May 1984.- Actress
- Production Manager
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Meteora Fontana was born on 25 January 1958 in Verona, Italy. She is an actress and production manager, known for Estela, Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) and Herederos por accidente (2020).- Additional Crew
- Art Department
- Actor
James Wojtal was born on 24 February 1975 in Verona, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for The Happytime Murders (2018), Morning Glory (2010) and The Smurfs (2011).- Gigetta Morano was born on 2 August 1887 in Verona, Italy. She was an actress, known for La bisbetica domata (1913), The Betrothed (1913) and Salambo (1911). She died on 11 October 1986 in Turin, Italy.
- Eva Vanicek was born on 17 May 1936 in Verona, Italy. She was an actress, known for Rome 11:00 (1952), Mademoiselle Gobete (1952) and Suor Maria (1955). She was married to Diego Michelotti. She died on 13 January 2020 in Rome, Italy.
- Music Artist
- Actor
- Composer
As a symbol of the urban panorama of music and fashion, Achille Lauro is rebellion and diversity, an emblem of a way of life. A popstar, rockstar, punk rocker, glam icon, bohemian writer, he transforms the tales of Pasolini's Rome into neorealist music. He has two mix tapes under his belt, an EP, and four studio albums. His fifth album, 1969, esteemed by critics for the avant-garde sound taken from the decade of '60/'70, brought Achille Lauro before the greater public as the most eclectic, innovative, and controversial Italian artist. A revelational personage at the 69th and 70th Sanremo Festival show, he shook the biggest Gala of Italian music, bringing artistic/cultural performances inspired by celebrated historic figures on stage (St. Francis of Assisi, Ziggy Stardust, the Marquess Luisa Casati Stampa, and the Tudor Queen Elizabeth) with a concept that aims to incentivize personal freedom and self-determination. He collects platinum records, partnered with large multinationals in the industry, and in parallel, he rakes in countless collaborations, from the cornerstones of urban music to the giants of pop, to the brands and fashion designers.- Writer
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- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Guido Leoni was born on 25 October 1920 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for I pinguini ci guardano (1955), Rascel-Fifì (1957) and Savana - Sesso e diamanti (1978). He died on 1 December 1998 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
- Writer
Mario Garriba was born on 13 November 1944 in Soave, Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was an assistant director and actor, known for In punto di morte (1971), Amarcord (1973) and Corse a perdicuore (1980). He died on 31 December 2013 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.- Claudia Lawrence was born on 3 June 1925 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Cemetery Man (1994), Tarantella napoletana (1953) and La filibusta (1969).
- Director
- Sound Department
- Writer
Maria Silvia Bazzoli was born in 1961 in Verona, Italy. She is a director and writer, known for Amour, sexe et mobylette (2008), Moustapha Alassane's Cinema of Possibilities (2009) and Des mots de minuit (1999).- Director
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Gianfranco De Bosio was born on 16 September 1924 in Verona, Veneto, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for Il terrorista (1963), La betìa ovvero in amore, per ogni gaudenza, ci vuole sofferenza (1971) and Delitto di stato (1982). He was married to Marta Egri-Erbstein. He died on 2 May 2022 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.