Alberto Sordi
Pillar of Italian Cinema, master of Commedia all'italiana comedy.
Chronology: 1920-06-15 – 2003-02-24
Origins & Early Life
Alberto Sordi (15 June 1920 – 24 February 2003) was an Italian actor, comedian, voice dubber, director, singer, composer and screenwriter. Sordi is considered one of the most important actors in the history of Italian cinema and one of the best in commedia all'italiana. Together with Nino Manfredi, Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi he formed a quartet that starred in the most popular movies of this genre. His trio with Aldo Fabrizi and Anna Magnani was one of the most prominent in the Roman cinema.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
Sordi established himself as an icon from a career that spanned seven decades of Italian cinema with his skills in comedy and light drama. He started as a voice actor (most notably dubbing Oliver Hardy) and a theater actor, but eventually grew to fame as a comedian. In the 1960s, he started interpreting complex dramatic characters, as well as directing his own films: his credits as a director include 19 movies. Sordi won five Nastro d'argento, ten David di Donatello, a Golden Globe, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and many other awards and accolades. == Early years and education == Alberto Sordi was born in Rome, in via San Cosimato, 7, on the 15th of June, 1920.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
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