Raffaele Pisu
| Raffaele Pisu | |
|---|---|
 Pisu in the middle, between Gino Bramieri and Roberto Villa | |
| Born |
24 May 1925 Bologna |
| Occupation | actor |
Raffaele Pisu (born 24 May 1925) is an Italian actor and comedian.
Life and career
Born in Bologna as Guerrino Pisu into a family of Sardinian origin, Pisu debuted in the drama theater and in 1945 he was one of the founders of the stage company L'attico.[1] He later focused on the avanspettacolo, working with the Nava Sisters, Isa Barzizza and Wanda Osiris.[1] He reached a large popularity with several variety shows on radio and later on television, notably with the variety television L'amico del giaguaro (1961-1964).[1][2] Pisu is also active in TV-movies and in films,usually in supporting roles.[1]
In 2005, Pisu won the Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor for his performance in Paolo Sorrentino's The Consequences of Love.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Enrico Lancia. Dizionario del cinema italiano. Gli attori. Gremese Editore, 2003. ISBN 8884402131.
- ↑ Aldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni, Enciclopedia della Televisione, Garzanti, Milano, 1996 – 2003. ISBN 881150466X.
- ↑ Anna de Martino (5 February 2005). "Nastri d’argento alla "Helzapoppin"". CineSpettacolo. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
