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Rose McGowan is an American actress and director, known for her contribution to independent film. Since the age of nineteen, she has appeared in acclaimed films by Gregg Araki, Wes Craven, Brian De Palma, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. In 2014, her directorial debut Dawn (2014) was nominated for the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Rose Arianna McGowan was born on September 5, 1973 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, to American parents Terri and Daniel Patrick McGowan. She is the second eldest of six siblings, and has Irish, French, and English ancestry. As a young child, she was raised within the Italian chapter of the Children of God. During the early 1980s, her family severed ties with the community and migrated to Eugene, Oregon, USA. Following the divorce of her parents, Rose relocated to Gig Harbor, Washington, to live with her grandmother. At age 14, McGowan was accused of drug use by a family friend and committed to rehabilitation. She has consistently maintained the decision was unjustified. Upon release, she spent a year without a home and was emancipated from her parents by the age of 15. McGowan's career as an actor began with The Doom Generation (1995). Originally intended for Jordan Ladd, the character of Amy Blue was, coincidentally, awarded to McGowan by an associate of director Gregg Araki. For her performance, she was nominated at the 1995 Independent Spirit Awards for Best Debut Performance. Subsequently cast in Wes Craven's Scream (1996), she experienced further success when the project defied expectations to become one of the highest grossing films of the year. The innovative career of McGowan was overshadowed throughout much of the 1990s by her high-profile relationship with musician Brian Warner (aka Marilyn Manson). Strong performances in Going All the Way (1997), Lewis & Clark & George (1997), Southie (1998) and Jawbreaker (1999) were largely unseen by the general public. When the relationship ended between Rose and Manson in 2001, she remarked: "There is great love, but our lifestyle difference is, unfortunately, even greater". Rose continued to work solidly, appearing in a string of soft-sounding studio and independent films. Performances from this period included: a political activist in Showtime's The Killing Yard (2001), a grifter in Roads to Riches (2002) and a factory worker in "Stealing Bess" (aka Vacuums (2003)). She was re-introduced to the mainstream as Paige Matthews in Aaron Spelling's Charmed (1998), a popular television series for which she devoted five consecutive years. When "Charmed" finished its run in 2006, McGowan emerged in top form. Critics praised her efforts in Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror (2007), and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (2007). In several interviews, McGowan has expressed a general apathy and disdain for Hollywood. Despite this, her work ethic remains strong. Following her recent marriage to LA-based artist Davey Detail, the actress has resolved to purse further projects as a director.- Actress
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Alba Rohrwacher was born on 27 February 1979 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She is an actress, known for Hungry Hearts (2014), The Wonders (2014) and I Am Love (2009).- Actor
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Mark Thompson was born on 1 December 1955 in Florence, Alabama, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Mother Ghost (2002), Jason Goes to Hell (1993) and 2:13 (2009). He has been married to Lynda Thompson since 21 August 1982. They have three children.- Director
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George P. Cosmatos was born on 4 January 1941 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was a director and assistant director, known for Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Leviathan (1989) and Cobra (1986). He was married to Birgitta Ljungberg. He died on 19 April 2005 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.- Additional Crew
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Franco Zeffirelli is an Italian director and producer of operas, films and television. He was also a senator from 1994 until 2001 for the Italian center-right Forza Italia party. Some of his operatic designs and productions have become worldwide classics.
He was known for several of the movies he directed, especially the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet (1968), for which he received an Academy Award nomination. His 1967 version of The Taming of The Shrew (1967) with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton remains the best-known film adaptation of that play as well. His mini-series Jesus of Nazareth (1977) won both national and international acclaim.
In 1999, Zeffirelli received the Crystal Globe award for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. In November 2004, he was awarded an honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. He was awarded the Premio Colosseo in 2009 by the city of Rome.- Vittoria Puccini was born on 18 November 1979 in Florence, Italy. After graduating from high school, she first appeared on screen in Sergio Rubini's TV movie Tutto l'amore che c'è (2000) and in other minor titles, and finally became a star on Italian TV, playing the title character in Elisa di Rivombrosa (2003). She also has appeared in several international productions including Kronprinz Rudolf (2006).
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Daria Nicolodi was born on 19 June 1949 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She was an actress and writer, known for Phenomena (1985), Deep Red (1975) and Tenebrae (1982). She died on 26 November 2020 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Mark L. Walberg was born on 31 August 1962 in Florence, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Buried History with Mark Walberg (2015), Son of the Beach (2000) and I Want to Marry Ryan Banks (2004). He has been married to Robbi Morgan since 16 August 1987. They have two children.
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Veteran stuntman and stunt coordinator Henry Wills was born on a cattle ranch in Arizona in 1921. After graduating high school he headed to Hollywood, and was soon working as an extra, mainly in westerns. He picked up some extra money doing stunt work, and soon began to concentrate on that field. He gained a reputation as one of the best horsemen in the business, specializing in horse falls--he's estimated to have done over 1400 of them in his career--transfers from horses to wagons and stagecoaches, and bulldogging (jumping off his horse to take down a rider on another horse), etc. His first job as a full-fledged Stunt Coordinator was on The Magnificent Seven (1960), and he became a Second-Unit Director on Major Dundee (1965). He worked on many of the top TV westerns, and was stunt coordinator and Second Unit Director on the hit series The High Chaparral (1967). He died of a heart attack in Los Angeles, CA, in 1994.- Martina Stella was born on 28 November 1984 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She is an actress, known for Nine (2009), Ocean's Twelve (2004) and The Early Bird Catches the Worm (2008). She was previously married to Andrea Manfredonia.
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Gino Corrado is best known as the waiter in most of the films from Hollywood's Golden Age. He appeared in such popular and beloved films as Casablanca, Citizen Kane, and Gone with the Wind. With over 1,000 appearances (mostly uncredited roles as a bit player or an extra from 1916 until 1956) he has one of the largest filmographies of any actor in the film industry. Three Stooges fans recognized him from his appearances in several memorable Three Stooges shorts, and it was the Three Stooges Fan Club that eventually bought him his gravestone. Corrado's earliest film roles included DW Griffith's Intolerance (1916), Sunrise (1927) and his biggest role as one of the Three Musketeers (Aramis) opposite Douglas Fairbanks in The Iron Mask (1929). Italian-born Gino Corrado's real name was Gino Liserani and his two brothers were also actors. Lawrence Liserani worked mostly as an extra, and Louis (Luigi) Liserani had a few bit roles in the 1920s under the name Louis Dumar.
Corrado was mainly uncredited after the silent era ended and typecast as a waiter or chef. He, incredibly, entered the restaurant business in the late 1940s where he served the motion picture crowd much like on-screen. Kirby Pringle is writing a book about Gino Corrado titled "Waiting on Hollywood: The Tale of an Italian Bit Player," with University Press of Mississippi, due out in early 2022.- Actor
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Cedric Pendleton Actor I Producer I Creative Executive
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Cedric Pendleton, a seasoned actor, producer, and creative executive, stands at the apex of his career. With an unparalleled blend of raw talent and magnetic charisma, he has seamlessly transitioned from working behind the lens to commanding the spotlight across live events, theater, television, and film.
Born in Florence, Alabama, Cedric's journey as a multi-talented artist and executive began at a young age, nurtured by his mother's invaluable lessons in the art of captivating storytelling.
To date, Cedric has left an indelible mark on over forty productions, including collaborations with entertainment giants like Lion's Gate, Fox Searchlight, Warner Brothers, and Tyler Perry Studios.
His on-screen presence has graced groundbreaking films from Tyler Perry's illustrious repertoire, such as the iconic "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and the heartwarming "Madea's Family Reunion." Cedric's versatility extends to the small screen, where his supporting and recurring roles in hit shows like FX's "The Shield," CBS's "The Guardian," and The CW's "One Tree Hill" have garnered acclaim. He has also made memorable appearances on The WB's "Dawson's Creek," Lifetime's "Strong Medicine," HBO's "True Blood," CBS's "CSI: NY," TBS's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," and Tyler Perry's "The Haves and The Have Nots." Notably, his portrayal in the award-winning Lifetime film "The Fantasia Barrino Story" was a testament to his exceptional talent.
Beyond his on-screen contributions, Cedric is a sought-after visionary as an Executive Producer. He has breathed life into remarkable events and stories, including the awe-inspiring national tour of "High School Battle of the Bands," captivating audiences of up to 60,000 per show. Noteworthy productions under his guidance include Tyler Perry's breakout tour, "I Know I've Been Changed," and Juanita Bynum's powerful "Weapons of Power Conferences," reaching 3.1 million households through televised broadcasts. Recently, Cedric's expertise was instrumental in the Executive Production of the captivating film, "For the Love of Money." Next, he is immersed in a national tour of a groundbreaking mental health initiative for children titled "Don't Bully Me " and held the Co-Executive Producer and star position for the PBS series "The Cool and The Strong."
Cedric's unwavering dedication to his craft drives him to conquer new challenges continually. He passionately embraces the mantra, "I find that the experiences that keep me sharp often lead to opportunities." Notably, his impeccable comedic timing has graced esteemed venues such as The Comedy Store, The Ice House, and Mixed Nuts in Los Angeles, leaving audiences in stitches.
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Cedric effortlessly combines intellect and artistry. He fearlessly pushes the boundaries of his craft while nurturing his love for the arts as an active practitioner of Kapoeira Angola.
Prepare to be captivated by Cedric Pendleton, an accomplished professional who leaves an indelible impression on every project he undertakes. His sheer talent and unwavering passion are an unstoppable force, propelling him to ever-greater heights in the realm of entertainment.
#####- Maria Tucci was born on 19 June 1941 in Florence, Italy. She is an actress, known for To Die For (1995), Daniel (1983) and The Slap (2015). She was previously married to Robert Gottlieb.
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Elena Sofia Ricci was born on 29 March 1962 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She is an actress and director, known for Loose Cannons (2010), Io e mia sorella (1987) and Ne parliamo lunedì (1989). She has been married to Stefano Mainetti since October 2003. They have one child. She was previously married to Luca Damiani.- Actress
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Marina Malfatti was born on 25 April 1933 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She was an actress, known for They're Coming to Get You! (1972), Il prato macchiato di rosso (1973) and Sherlock Holmes (1968). She was married to Umberto La Rocca. She died on 8 June 2016 in Rome, Italy.- Chiara Francini was born on 20 December 1976 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She is an actress, known for Miracle at St. Anna (2008), The Worst Week of My Life (2011) and Men Vs Women (2010).
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Lorella De Luca was born on 17 September 1940 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She was an actress and assistant director, known for Le fils de Tarass Boulba (1962), Orlando e i Paladini di Francia (1956) and Tough Guys (1974). She was married to Duccio Tessari. She died on 9 January 2014 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- An expert in aesthetic dermatology, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Will Kirby, is the Chief Medical Officer for the nation's leader in aesthetic dermatology, LaserAway.
Dr. Kirby has worked with some of the biggest brands in beauty; He served as the national spokesman for Johnson & Johnson's Neutrogena Dermatologics, as a consultant for Kimberly Clark's Truist Skin Care line, and as Social Media Ambassador for Unilever's Dove Men+Care and for Proctor & Gamble's Old Spice as well as Head & Shoulders.
Dr. Kirby has a degree in Biology from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University, and completed his first year of postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. His dermatology residency training took place in association with Western University/Pacific Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in the Department of Dermatology.
Academically, Dr. Kirby is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and the Cosmetic Director for Western Dermatology Residency/Western University of Health Sciences where he teaches dermatology residents the art and science of aesthetic energy-based devices, injectables, and skin care. For over a decade he has served as an expert reviewer for the Osteopathic Medical Board of California in dermatology as well.
Dr. Kirby serves on the editorial advisory board of popular dermatological publications including "Dermatology Times", "The Dermatologist", and "The Journal of Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology". He has published a number of articles on dermatology in peer-reviewed medical journals and he has authored and co-authored medical text book chapters. He is also the lone Health & Beauty Reporter for "Life & Style Magazine".
Having appeared on more than 40 different television shows, Dr. Kirby is the winner of CBS's "Big Brother 2" and in 2016 he also won "The Price is Right". He was a featured physician on E! Entertainment Television's "Dr. 90210" for two seasons, and has been seen on "The Doctors" multiple times. Other TV appearances have included "The Young & The Restless", "Fox News", "The Real Housewives of Orange County", "E! News", "Regis & Kelly", "The Talk", "Chelsea Lately", "Robot Chicken", "Shahs of Sunset", he plays the bounty hunter 'Karales' on Disney Plus' "Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett", and he has appeared live on QVC more than 100 times. - Actress
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Lilián García was born on 19 August 1966 in Florence, South Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for WWE Smackdown! (1999), WWE Raw (1993) and WrestleMania XXVIII (2012). She has been married to Chris Jozeph since 28 September 2009.- Ben Bladon is a character actor born and raised in Florence, S.C., and based in Atlanta, Ga. He started his career playing SPFX creatures on Television, and has since moved on to playing Characters, both creature and non creature, ranging from comedic to dramatic and everything in between, in major Television shows and movies
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Orso Maria Guerrini was born on 25 October 1942 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He is an actor, known for The Bourne Identity (2002), Double Team (1997) and Keoma (1976). He has been married to Cristina Sebastianelli since 4 August 2011. He was previously married to Alessandra Carella and Catherine Spaak.- Composer
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Piero Umiliani was born on 17 July 1926 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was a composer, known for The Spectacular Now (2013), Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958) and The Muppets (2011). He died on 14 February 2001 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Director
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Cinzia TH Torrini was born in Florence and took her diploma at the academy Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen in Munich, Germany. Since than she works as a film director and writer. Her feature film debut is "Giocare d'azzardo" which was presented at the film festival of Venice in 1982. Three years later she is the director of "Hotel Colonial", starring John Savage, and the Oscar® awarded actors Robert Duvall and Massimo Troisi. In the following years she is directing numerous films for television often as international co-productions between Italy, Germany, France and Sweden. For her tv movie "L'Aquila della Notte" with leading actress Elena Sofia Ricci she won in 1993 the award for best director at Umbria Fiction, the award for best film and best leading actress at Sichuan in China and the Valmarana Award of the Italian Cinematic Press Union. For the short film "Sweeties" with Stefania Sandrelli, as part of the collection "Erotic Tales", she receives the Golden Rocky Award at the Banff film festival in Canada in 1996. For her film "Iqbal", a co-production between Rai, arte and the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation, which deals with children exploitation, she receives among others the Public Jury Award at the Monte Carlo Television Festival 1999. With the television costume drama "Tides of Change" (2x100'), co-produced by Mediatrade and Beta she gained her first experiences with period pictures in 2000. In 2003 she had a phenomenal success with "Elisa di Rivombrosa" starring Vittoria Puccini and Alessandro Preziosi for Canale 5, the first costume drama for television in a long series (13x100'). The show was sold in various European countries and won many awards including four Telegatti. In her films she reveals a certain attention to social issues and virulent problems of our society. In 2005 she received from the President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi the Order of Merit "Cavaliere Ufficiale". In 2007 she directed "Donna Detective" (6x100'), starring Lucrezia Lante della Rovere and Kaspar Capparoni. Two years later she shot again with Vittoria Puccini the miniseries (2x100') "Tutta la verità" for Rai Uno. With her production company Cassiopea she carried out two documentaries: in 2007 the multi-awarded "Un'incontro con Chiara" and in 2009 "The Bagnaia - the dream of Marisa Riffeser" and developed the mini series in seven episodes "Rebel Land" which she directed in 2010 for Rai Uno. In 2011 she directed the mini series "The Charterhouse of Parma" (2x100') based on the novel by Stendhal, a co-production between Rai Uno and France 3. In France it was rewarded in 2012 as best fiction of the year. In 2013 she produced and directed other two documentaries with her own production company: "The Antinori. Vintners since 1385" and "Florence. World Capital of Arts and Handcrafts". In 2013 she directed "Un'altra vita" (6x100') for the Italian television, which toped the audience ranking of 2014/2015 in the category fiction series. Afterwards she co-wrote and directed the miniseries (2x100') "Anna and Yusef", which was shot in Italy and Tunisia. In 2016/17 she directed the mistery thriller "Sorelle" (6x100'), which was broadcasted very successfully in spring 2017 on Rai Uno.- Actor
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Leonardo Pieraccioni was born on 17 February 1965 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for The Cyclone (1996), I laureati (1995) and I Love You in Every Language in the World (2005).- Actor
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His father's name was Gianfranco Patrizi and was Italian and his mother's name is Brigitte Prager and is Swiss. He stopped acting in 1980 and is now running a production company in Milan for advertising commercials. The company is called New Ways and is one of the top 30 advertising companies in Italy.- Buff Cobb was born on 19 October 1927 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She was an actress, known for The Sam Levenson Show (1951), All Around the Town (1951) and Masquerade Party (1952). She was married to Herbert Spencer Martin, Mike Wallace, William Eythe and Greg Bautzer. She died on 12 July 2010 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.
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Born in Florence, Italy, Andrea Checchi appeared in over 150 films in his lengthy career, from 1934 to his death in 1974. The son of a painter, he studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze. Moving to Rome, he attended the acting course held by Alessandro Blasetti, who gave him a small role in Alessandro Blasetti. After graduating the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, he had his first role of weight in the historical drama film L'assedio dell'Alcazar (1940)" by Augusto Genina. He later appeared in Mario Camerini's Due lettere anonime (1945)" (for which he received a Silver Ribbon as best actor), Giuseppe De Santis' Tragic Hunt (1947), Michelangelo Antonioni's The Lady Without Camelias (1953), Vittorio De Sica's Two Women (1960) and Mario Bava's Black Sunday (1960), among many other films. In 1958 he won the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Parola di ladro (1957). In 1971 he starred with Giancarlo Giannini in ...e le stelle stanno a guardare (1971), an adaptation of A.J. Cronin's "The Stars Look Down":- Jennifer Rivell was born on 5 June 1973 in Florence, Alabama, USA. She is an actress, known for Haggard (2003), Adrenaline Rush (2020) and Misdirected (2004).
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Maurizio Lucidi was born in 1932 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was a director and editor, known for Street People (1976), The Designated Victim (1971) and Probabilità zero (1969). He died in 2005 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Actor
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Massimo Ceccherini was born on 23 May 1965 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Io Capitano (2023), Pinocchio (2019) and Tale of Tales (2015).- Actress
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Elisa Morucci was born on 8 July 1977 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She is an actress, known for Malena (2000), The Unknown Woman (2006) and The Ignorant Fairies (2001).- Aldo Valletti was born on 1 December 1924 in Florence, Italy. He was an actor, known for Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975), I Am Afraid (1977) and L'educanda (1975). He died on 5 October 1992 in Montecarotto, Italy.
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Massimo Sarchielli was born on 9 April 1931 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was an actor and director, known for Ladyhawke (1985), The Conformist (1970) and Under the Tuscan Sun (2003). He died on 11 May 2010 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Ilaria Occhini was born on 28 March 1934 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She was an actress, known for Loose Cannons (2010), Benvenuti in casa Gori (1990) and Mar nero (2008). She was married to Raffaele La Capria. She died on 20 July 2019 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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Alessio Della Valle is a film director and screenwriter who was born and raised in Florence, Italy. A polyglot who traveled the world extensively, he has lived in over ten countries by the age of 30. He was awarded the Fulbright Sergio Corbucci Scholarship in Film Directing and holds a cum laude degree from Bologna University, with additional studies in Theatre at the Samuel Beckett Center, Dublin, and Film Directing at the Los Angeles Film School. Alessio is accomplished in playing several instruments and composing music for orchestra, having completed his musical education at the Music Academy of Florence. He directed Giacomo Puccini's opera "The Girl of the Golden West" in Los Angeles. Alessio directed commercials for brands like: Disney, Hello Kitty, Bose, Unesco, Fiat. He founded the "The Art of Awakening" art movement, for which he wrote a manifesto that was published by UNESCO. His work was first exhibited at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Other exhibitions of his photographs and paintings have also been held across Europe.
He served as the Head of International of the Producers Guild of Italy. Former Member of the Youth Jury at the 60th and 61st Venice Film Festival, Alessio has worked for broadcasters (Rai, Sky, Fox), streamers (Apple TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime) and US Studios (Lionsgate, Saban).
His debut feature film "American Night" had the World Premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival, and it was distributed in the United States by Lionsgate, in the UK as a SKY Originals and all over the world. 4 Oscar winners/nominees and 2 Golden Globe winners worked on the film, earning it the moniker of "an Italian miracle" by ADN Kronos.
Alessio's cinematic endeavors have been featured on Fortune, Variety, TEDx, Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Rolling Stone. Praised by Deadline Hollywood: "A unique perspective. A talented director." It has been described by Film Threat as "Absolutely incredible" and "One of the best films of the year."
"American Night" was featured at the Golden Globes. The screenplay of "American Night" was requested by the Oscars to be included in the Academy's Permanent Core Collection for study and preservation.- Actress
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Francesca Bertini was undoubtedly one of the first divas of cinema, a lady not only on screen but also in real life. She made her film debut in La dea del mare (1907) and after that producers fought for her services. In 1921 she married European nobleman and banker Alfred Cartier. She tried her hand at directing films as well as acting in them and turned out two well-received efforts, Assunta Spina (1915) and Tosca (1918)). She made the transition from silent films to talkies, although her output slowed down considerably. Her final role was in Bernardo Bertolucci's 1900 (1976).
A "diva" to the end, she died in a "grand hotel" in Rome, Italy, in 1985, receiving friends and fans on her deathbed in a sumptuous salon.- Carlo Collodi was born on 24 November 1826 in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany [now Tuscany, Italy]. He was a writer, known for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), Pinocchio (2022) and Pinocchio (1940). He died on 26 October 1890 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
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Dante Alighieri was born in 1265 into the lower nobility of Florence, to Alighiero di Bellincione d'Alighiero, a moneylender. A precocious student, Dante's education focused on rhetoric and grammar. He also became enamored with a young girl, Beatrice Portinari, whose death in 1290 threw a grieving Dante into intense religious studies. Though the Alighieri family had managed to avoid entanglement in the power struggles between the Ghibelline and Guelf families for control of Florence, Dante allied himself with the democratic Guelfs and married a member of that clan, Gemma di Manetto Donati, in 1285.
After serving in the Guelf forces as a cavalryman in the Battle of Campaldino, Dante enrolled in the Guild of Doctors and Pharmacists and became politically active. He became an ambassador and a prior, but after finding himself on the opposite side of the political party in power he was forced to flee Florence in 1301, never able to return to the city of his birth. He narrowly escaped being executed for treason.
Dante left for Verona and Ravenna, where he was joined by his children. He then wrote his most famous work, "Commedia", not in scholarly Latin but in the vernacular Italian of the time, giving his countrymen a literature of their own. In it he would resurrect the love of his youth, Beatrice, giving her a place among the angels. This work would also take the author, escorted by the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, on a grand tour to Hell and Purgatory, and later by his beloved Beatrice to Paradise. History would later judge Dante's creation to be divine. Dante Alighieri died in 1321 and was buried in Ravenna. Three sons--Pietro, Jacopo and Giovanni--and a daughter, Antonia, survived him.- Corey Spears was born on 7 May 1975 in Florence, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Traffic (2000), The Journey of Jared Price (2000) and A Dog's Day Afternoon (2010).
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Massimo Cantini Parrini was born in 1971 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He is a costume designer, known for Tale of Tales (2015), Dogman (2018) and Ferrari (2023).- Director
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Franco Rossi was born on 28 April 1919 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for The Woman in the Painting (1955), Nude Odyssey (1961) and Smog (1962). He died on 5 June 2000 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Actor
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Folco Lulli was born on 3 July 1912 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was an actor and producer, known for The Organizer (1963), The Wages of Fear (1953) and The Tartars (1961). He died on 23 May 1970 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- Director
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Mario Soffici was born on 14 May 1900 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was a director and actor, known for Celos (1947), Pasó en mi barrio (1951) and Rosaura a las 10 (1958). He died on 10 May 1977 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.- Aldo Berti was born on 29 February 1936 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was an actor, known for A Stranger in Town (1967), Born to Kill (1967) and Night of Violence (1965). He died on 26 December 2010 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
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Daniele Favilli was born on 21 July 1973 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He is an actor and producer, known for Mob Rules (2010), The Bone Merchant and Torchwood (2006).- Fiamma Breschi was born on 24 April 1934 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. She was an actress, known for Desiderio 'e sole (1954) and In amore si pecca in due (1954). She died on 21 November 2015 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
- English nurse and hospital reformer. Florence Nightingale was named after the place of her birth in Italy. Educated at home by their wealthy, well-bred father, Nightingale and her older sister Parthenope studied history, philosophy, mathematics, and classics; they also wrote weekly compositions. Nursing was considered a profession for the lower-classes and that time, however Florence decided that was what she wanded to do. She trained as a nurse at Kaiserswerth (1851) and Paris and in 1853 became superintendent of a hospital for invalid women in London. In the Crimean War she volunteered for duty and took 38 nurses to Scutari in 1854. She organized the barracks hospital after the Battle of Inkerman (5 November) and by imposing strict discipline and standards of sanitation reduced the hospital mortality rate drastically. She returned to England in 1856 and a fund of L 50,000 was subscribed to enable her to form an institution for the training of nurses at St Thomas's and at King's College Hospital. She devoted many years to the question of army sanitary reform, to the improvement of nursing and to public health in India. Her main work, Notes on Nursing (1859), went through many editions.
- Jo-Carroll Dennison was born on 16 December 1923 in Florence, Arizona, USA. She was an actress, known for Dick Tracy (1950), The Jolson Story (1946) and Prehistoric Women (1950). She was married to Russell Stoneham and Phil Silvers. She died on 18 October 2021 in Idyllwild, California, USA.
- Maurizio D'Ancora was only seventeen when he was spotted by Danish director Alfred Lind who gave him a supporting role in Ragazze non scherzate (1929). But it was with his second movie Rotaie (1929), directed by Mario Camerini, that success came. Thanks to his good looks, his penetrating eyes and his regular guy airs, he soon imposed himself both on the public and on the critics in movies of fairly good quality (Casta diva (1935) being one of these) and remained very much in demand until the mid-forties. In 1944 he married actress Sandra Ravel, had a son named Maurizio like him, but was unfortunately widowed ten years later. In 1946 Maurizio D'Ancora (whose real name is Rodolfo Gucci) decided to give up acting to join his brothers and devote himself to the famous fashion house Gucci.
- Actor
- Writer
Carlo Conti was born on 13 March 1961 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for In bocca al lupo (1998), Don Matteo (2000) and Cannibali (1995). He has been married to Francesca Vaccaro since 16 June 2012. They have one child.