Lino Ventura
Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987), known as Lino Ventura, was an Italian-born actor and philanthropist, who lived and worked for most of his life in France. He was considered one of the greatest leading men of French cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, known for his portrayal of tough characters on both sides of the law in crime dramas.
Born in Parma and raised in Paris, Ventura worked as a professional wrestler before an injury ended his career. He made his
After one of his four children, a daughter, was born handicapped, he and his wife founded a charity Perce-Neige (Snowdrop) which aids disabled children and their parents. Though a lifelong resident and pop cultural icon in France, Ventura always considered himself an Italian first and foremost, and never took French citizenship. He was nonetheless voted 23rd in a 2005 poll of the 100 greatest Frenchmen. ...
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Born
Jul 13, 1919
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Died
Oct 22, 1987
Known For
Acting
Movies
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Popularity
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Known For
Elevator to the Gallows
1958
as Le Commissaire Cherrier
Army of Shadows
1969
as Philippe Gerbier
The Sicilian Clan
1969
as Commissaire Le Goff
The Medusa Touch
1978
as Brunel
The Great Spy Chase
1964
as Francis Lagneau
A Pain in the Ass
1973
as Ralf Milan
The Valachi Papers
1972
as Vito Genovese
The French Detective
1975
as Commissioner Verjeat
Last Known Address
1970
as Principal Inspector Marceau Leonetti
Crooks in Clover
1963
as Fernand Naudin
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