Actor. He was an Italian film star who appeared in some of the most popular Italian comedies of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in over 100 productions in a 54-year screen career that began in 1949. He was perhaps the last of the great actors of a period of the Italian cinema. Born Saturnino Manfredi, he graduated in law, but soon moved to acting. He started his career as a stage actor, and soon he shifted to the big screen, where he became a mainstay in many "commedia all'italiana" films. Manfredi also tried his hand at directing. His 1971 film "Per Grazia Ricevuta" ("Between Miracles") was acclaimed by critics and won the award for best first work at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2003, the Venice Film Festival gave him a lifetime achievement award.
Actor. He was an Italian film star who appeared in some of the most popular Italian comedies of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in over 100 productions in a 54-year screen career that began in 1949. He was perhaps the last of the great actors of a period of the Italian cinema. Born Saturnino Manfredi, he graduated in law, but soon moved to acting. He started his career as a stage actor, and soon he shifted to the big screen, where he became a mainstay in many "commedia all'italiana" films. Manfredi also tried his hand at directing. His 1971 film "Per Grazia Ricevuta" ("Between Miracles") was acclaimed by critics and won the award for best first work at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2003, the Venice Film Festival gave him a lifetime achievement award.
Bio by: Ron Moody
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