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LINO BANFI BIOGRAPHY :
Lino Banfi (born Pasquale Zagaria; 9 July 1936) is an Italian film actor and presenter. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1960. He was born in the Apulian city of Andria and at the age of three, moved to Canosa di Puglia. Lino Banfi became one of the most well-known actors in Italian “sexy comedies” in the 1970s. In the 1980s he reached the peak of his fame by appearing in movies such as L’allenatore nel pallone, Vieni avanti cretino, Il commissario Lo Gatto and Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio; he recently portrayed Grandpa Libero in Italian TV series Un medico in famiglia. During his career nearly all of Lino Banfi’s characters spoke with the distinctive pronunciation of the Bari dialect. Lino and his wife Lucia have been married since 1962 and have two children, Walter and Rosanna; Rosanna is also an actress. In 2000, Lino Banfi became a Goodwill Ambassador for the Italian National Committee for UNICEF.
Lino Banfi (born Pasquale Zagaria; 9 July 1936) is an Italian film actor and presenter. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1960. He was born in the Apulian city of Andria and at the age of three, moved to Canosa di Puglia. Lino Banfi became one of the most well-known actors in Italian “sexy comedies” in the 1970s. In the 1980s he reached the peak of his fame by appearing in movies such as L’allenatore nel pallone, Vieni avanti cretino, Il commissario Lo Gatto and Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio; he recently portrayed Grandpa Libero in Italian TV series Un medico in famiglia. During his career nearly all of Lino Banfi’s characters spoke with the distinctive pronunciation of the Bari dialect. Lino and his wife Lucia have been married since 1962 and have two children, Walter and Rosanna; Rosanna is also an actress. In 2000, Lino Banfi became a Goodwill Ambassador for the Italian National Committee for UNICEF.
SERGIO MARTINO BIOGRAPHY :
Sergio Martino (born 19 July 1938) is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre. Martino is the brother of the late producer Luciano Martino (who died in 2013). They collaborated frequently in their respective professions. Their grandfather was director Gennaro Righelli. Sergio Martino worked for both the big screen as well as for Italian television where he does most of his current work. He often worked with actress Edwige Fenech who in the 1970s was married to his brother Luciano. He also worked with many genre actors such as George Hilton (who was married to Sergio’s cousin), Anita Strindberg, Edwige Fenech, Ivan Rassimov and Claudio Cassinelli, as well as famed Italian screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi. Martino’s pseudonyms include: Julian Barry, Martin Dolman, Serge Martin, Christian Plummer, George Raminto.
URS ALTHAUS BIOGRAPHY:
Urs Althaus (born February 25, 1956, in Herrliberg, Switzerland) is a Swiss actor, former fashion model, and entrepreneur. Of Swiss and Nigerian descent, he grew up in Switzerland and initially pursued a career in football before an injury led him to change direction. In the late 1970s, Althaus achieved international recognition as a fashion model, becoming one of the most prominent male models of his generation. He made history as the first Black man to appear on the cover of the American edition of GQ magazine and worked with leading fashion houses and designers, including Calvin Klein, Valentino, Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent. He later transitioned into acting, studying in both New York and Rome. Althaus is best known in Italy for his iconic role as the Brazilian striker Aristoteles in the cult football comedy film L’allenatore nel pallone (1984), alongside Lino Banfi. He also appeared in several other Italian and international productions, including Arrapaho (1984) and The Name of the Rose (1986). In addition to his work in film and fashion, Althaus is the author of an autobiographical book recounting his life experiences between modeling, cinema, and personal identity. He has remained a well known figure in Italy, where his most famous role continues to enjoy lasting popularity among audiences.
Urs Althaus (born February 25, 1956, in Herrliberg, Switzerland) is a Swiss actor, former fashion model, and entrepreneur. Of Swiss and Nigerian descent, he grew up in Switzerland and initially pursued a career in football before an injury led him to change direction. In the late 1970s, Althaus achieved international recognition as a fashion model, becoming one of the most prominent male models of his generation. He made history as the first Black man to appear on the cover of the American edition of GQ magazine and worked with leading fashion houses and designers, including Calvin Klein, Valentino, Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent. He later transitioned into acting, studying in both New York and Rome. Althaus is best known in Italy for his iconic role as the Brazilian striker Aristoteles in the cult football comedy film L’allenatore nel pallone (1984), alongside Lino Banfi. He also appeared in several other Italian and international productions, including Arrapaho (1984) and The Name of the Rose (1986). In addition to his work in film and fashion, Althaus is the author of an autobiographical book recounting his life experiences between modeling, cinema, and personal identity. He has remained a well known figure in Italy, where his most famous role continues to enjoy lasting popularity among audiences.
