Sergio Fantoni
Encyclopedia
Sergio Fantoni, is an Italian
actor
.
He was born in Rome
, the son of actor Cesare Fantoni
(1905 - 1963). In films from the late 1940s, he has worked mainly in his own country but made several appearances in American films in the 1960s, most notably opposite Frank Sinatra
in the war
film Von Ryan's Express
, made in 1965. Among his TV roles, he appeared alongside Anglo-Italian actress Cherie Lunghi
in the Channel 4
series The Manageress
.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
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He was born in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, the son of actor Cesare Fantoni
Cesare Fantoni
Cesare Fantoni was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 73 films between 1939 and 1962.He was born in Bologna, Italy and died in Rome, Italy...
(1905 - 1963). In films from the late 1940s, he has worked mainly in his own country but made several appearances in American films in the 1960s, most notably opposite Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...
in the war
War
War is a state of organized, armed, and often prolonged conflict carried on between states, nations, or other parties typified by extreme aggression, social disruption, and usually high mortality. War should be understood as an actual, intentional and widespread armed conflict between political...
film Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express is a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard, based on a novel by David Westheimer, and directed by Mark Robson.-Plot:...
, made in 1965. Among his TV roles, he appeared alongside Anglo-Italian actress Cherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
Cherie M. Lunghi is an English film, television and theatre actress. She is probably best known for her role as Guinevere in the 1981 film Excalibur, as football manageress Gabriella Benson in the 1990s television series The Manageress and for starring in a series of adverts for Kenco coffee. She...
in the Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
series The Manageress
The Manageress
The Manageress is a 1989 television series about a woman who becomes manager of a professional football team. The series starred Cherie Lunghi as Gabrielle Benson and Warren Clarke as the chairman of the second division club. It was independently produced for Channel 4 by Glenn Wilhide and Sophie...
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Selected filmography
- Senso (1954)
- Esther and the KingEsther and the KingEsther and the King is a 1960 U.S.A. / Italian film direction, written, and produced by Raoul Walsh. It is a religious epic. It was produced at 20th Century Fox/ Raoul Walsh Productions, and was released by 20th Century Fox. Joan Collins stars as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story...
(1960) - The Prize (1963)
- Kali Yug: Goddess of VengeanceKali Yug: Goddess of VengeanceKali Yug: Goddess of Vengeance is a 1963 Italian fantasy film directed by Mario Camerini and starring Paul Guers.-Cast:* Paul Guers - Dr. Simon Palmer* Senta Berger - Catherine Talbot* Lex Barker - Maj. Ford* Sergio Fantoni - Ram Chand...
(1963) - Corpse for the LadyCorpse for the LadyCorpse for the Lady is a 1964 comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Sylva Koscina.-Cast:* Sylva Koscina - Laura Guglielmetti* Sergio Fantoni - Commisario* Scilla Gabel - Renata* Sandra Mondaini - Marina* Lando Buzzanca - Enzo...
(1964) - High InfidelityHigh InfidelityHigh Infidelity is a 1964 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli, Elio Petri, Franco Rossi and Luciano Salce.-Cast:* Nino Manfredi as Francesco * Fulvia Franco as Raffaella...
(1964) - Von Ryan's ExpressVon Ryan's ExpressVon Ryan's Express is a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard, based on a novel by David Westheimer, and directed by Mark Robson.-Plot:...
(1965) - Do Not DisturbDo Not DisturbDo Not Disturb is the debut album from the dance, pop singer-songwriter Joanne Accom released in 2001. It was a work in progress for 2 and a half years before it was released.Regarding the album Joanne stated: -Track listing:-Album:- Singles :...
(1965) - What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 comedy film written by William Peter Blatty and directed by Blake Edwards. It stars James Coburn and Dick Shawn.-Plot:...
(1966) - Hornets' NestHornets' Nest-Plot:In Northern Italy in 1944, the entire population of the village of Reanoto is massacred by the SS for helping the Italian resistance movement. The only survivors are a group of young boys in ages from 7 to 14 led by Aldo who witness the mass execution and vow revenge.That night, a stick of...
(1970) - Bad Man's RiverBad Man's RiverBad Man's River is a 1971 Comedy Western film directed by Eugenio Martín and starring Lee Van Cleef, James Mason, Gina Lollobrigida and Simón Andreu....
(1971) - The Bloody Hands of the LawThe Bloody Hands of the LawThe Bloody Hands of the Law is a 1973 Italian crime film directed by Mario Gariazzo and starring Klaus Kinski.-Cast:* Philippe Leroy - Commissario Gianni De Carmine* Tony Norton - D'Amico* Silvia Monti - Linda De Carmine* Klaus Kinski - Vito Quattroni...
(1973) - The Belly of an ArchitectThe Belly of an ArchitectThe Belly of an Architect is a 1987 film drama written and directed by Peter Greenaway, featuring original music by Glenn Branca and Wim Mertens....
(1987)