Paolo Bonacelli
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Paolo Bonacelli (February 28, 1939 - October 8 2025) was an Italian actor.
He is best known for his performance as The Duke de Blangis in Pasolini's notorious Salò (1975). He can also be seen in Midnight Express (1978) and Caligula (1979), in which he plays the role of Cassius Chaerea.
He also co-starred with Roberto Benigni in the films Johnny Stecchino and Night on Earth, both from 1991.
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Born
Feb 28, 1937
Rome, Italy
Died
Oct 08, 2025
Known For
Acting
Movies
82 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.1
Known For
Mission: Impossible III
2006
as Monsignore
Caligula
1979
as Chaerea
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
1976
as The Duke
Midnight Express
1978
as Rifki
The American
2010
as Father Benedetto
Rimini Rimini
1987
as l'ingegnere
Night on Earth
1991
as Priest
Le Guignolo
1980
as Kamal
The Stendhal Syndrome
1996
as Dr. Cavanna
Magical Nights
2018
as Ennio 'The Great'
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