Italian comedian, singer and actor. He was born Francesco Ingrassia, and began his career in the 1950s. In 1954 he met the Italian actor Franco Franchi, and they formed a memorable duo in over 130 films, but he showed his talent in many films of important Italian directors, Fellini, Comencini and Pasolini. Best known for his performance in Fellini's "Amarcord" (1973). With Totò, and Peppino De Filippo, Ciccio Ingrassia and Franco Franchi has been the best couple of the Italian comic cinema. He is best remembered for his films: "Capriccio all'italiana" (1968), "I due pezzi da novanta" (1971), "I due figli di Trinità" (1972), "Lesorciccio" (1975). Between 1972 and 1992 appeared in several TV series, such "Le Avventure di Pinocchio" (1972), "Grand Hotel" (1985), "Classe di ferro" (1989). Ingrassia won two Awards: in 1976 the Silver Ribbon for "Todo modo" and in 1991 the David of Donatello for "Condominio", all as Best Supporting Actor. He died at the age of 80 from heart failure. bio by Mario
Italian comedian, singer and actor. He was born Francesco Ingrassia, and began his career in the 1950s. In 1954 he met the Italian actor Franco Franchi, and they formed a memorable duo in over 130 films, but he showed his talent in many films of important Italian directors, Fellini, Comencini and Pasolini. Best known for his performance in Fellini's "Amarcord" (1973). With Totò, and Peppino De Filippo, Ciccio Ingrassia and Franco Franchi has been the best couple of the Italian comic cinema. He is best remembered for his films: "Capriccio all'italiana" (1968), "I due pezzi da novanta" (1971), "I due figli di Trinità" (1972), "Lesorciccio" (1975). Between 1972 and 1992 appeared in several TV series, such "Le Avventure di Pinocchio" (1972), "Grand Hotel" (1985), "Classe di ferro" (1989). Ingrassia won two Awards: in 1976 the Silver Ribbon for "Todo modo" and in 1991 the David of Donatello for "Condominio", all as Best Supporting Actor. He died at the age of 80 from heart failure. bio by Mario
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