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Lino Capolicchio

Italian actor

Lino Capolicchio was an Italian actor, screenwriter and director. A well-known television actor before moving into film, he appeared in more than 70 films and television dramas. He won a special David di Donatello acting award for Vittorio De Sica's 1970 film The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, and wrote and directed Pugili in 1995.

Lino Capolicchio appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1967 to 1981. Most of that work is in history, war and biography.

Known for

  • The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1970). His performance in Vittorio De Sica’s film won a special David di Donatello acting award.
  • Pugili (1995), Director. An award-winning film about the world of boxing, which he wrote and directed.
  • The Taming of the Shrew (1967). His uncredited film debut, in Franco Zeffirelli’s adaptation.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Lino Capolicchio been in?
Lino Capolicchio appears in Lion of the Desert (1981), The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1970) and The Taming of the Shrew (1967) on The Remote.
When was Lino Capolicchio born?
Lino Capolicchio was born on 21 August 1943.

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