Pippo Franco

Movie Actor

Birthday September 2, 1940

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Rome, Italy

Age 84 years old

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About

Actor who became a legend within the Italian film subgenre known as commedia sexy all'italiana. Some of the films for which he is best known include Quel Gran Pezzo Dell'Ubalda Tutta Nuda e Tutta Calda (1972) and Il Tifoso, L'arbitro e Il Calciatore (1983).

Before Fame

He got his start as a singer and guitarist in the late 50s, performing in bands like  The Penguins. 

Trivia

He has co-written several children's books, including Non Prenda Niente Tre Volte al Giorno (2003) and L'occasione Fa L'uomo Ragno (2007). 

Family Life

He married Piera Bassino. 

Associated With

He was directed by Billy Wilder in the Italian-American comedy Avanti! (1972).