About
Italian director and writer known for his 1972 film Last Tango in Paris. His other works include The Dreamers, The Conformist, and The Last Emperor.
Before Fame
As a teen, he won the prestigious Premio Viareggio for his fiction writing.
Trivia
He received the honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony during the Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
Family Life
His first marriage was to Maria Paola from 1967 until 1972. He later married British screenwriter Clare Peploe in 1978.
Associated With
His film Last Tango In Paris starred Marlon Brando.
