Luciano Pavarotti Italian Actor Known for Yes, Giorgio
Luciano Pavarotti · opera singer and film actor · Italian
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Italian actor Luciano Pavarotti was born on 12 October 1935 in Modena. He passed away on 6 September 2007 at the age of 71. The recorded cause of death is pancreatic cancer. He appeared in Rigoletto (1982) and Don Carlo (1992).
Career
Records list Messa da Requiem von Giuseppe Verdi (1967) as his earliest screen credit. In the 1980s, he appeared in Yes, Giorgio (1982) and The Life of Verdi (1982). In all, 5 films and one TV series appear in his credits from 1967 to 2019.
His discography lists 22 albums, including Pavarotti: The 50 Greatest Tracks (2013). The records associate him with opera. His recordings came out on Decca.
Recognition
Luciano Pavarotti received a Grammy Legend Award in 1998. Further recognition came with the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1976) and the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1980). His awards record shows 11 wins and 2 nominations.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Adua Veroni (1961 to 2000, divorced) and Nicoletta Mantovani (2003 to 2007, widowed). He had 4 children on record.
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pavarotti | Film | |
| 1992 | Don Carlo | Film | |
| 1982 | Rigoletto | Duke of Mantua | Film |
| 1982– | The Life of Verdi | TV series | |
| 1982 | Yes, Giorgio | Film | |
| 1967 | Messa da Requiem von Giuseppe Verdi | Film |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit | Won | |
| 2001 | Nansen Refugee Award | Won | |
| 1998 | Grammy Legend Award | Won | |
| 1998 | MusiCares Person of the Year | Won | |
| 1992 | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 1988 | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 1980 | Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 1976 | Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| Classic Brit Awards | Won | ||
| honorary citizen of Sarajevo | Won | ||
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| 1983 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Yes, Giorgio | Nominated |
| 1983 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star | Yes, Giorgio | Nominated |
Discography
22 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pavarotti: The 50 Greatest Tracks | Album |
| 2008 | Pavarotti: The Duets | Album |
| 2007 | Pavarotti Forever | Album |
| 2007 | The Ultimate Collection | Album |
| 2001 | Amore: The Essential Romantic Collection | Album |
| 2001 | Pavarotti & Friends for Afghanistan | Album |
| 2000 | Pavarotti & Friends for Cambodia and Tibet | Album |
| 1999 | Pavarotti & Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo | Album |
| 1998 | Pavarotti & Friends for the Children of Liberia | Album |
| 1997 | Greatest Hits | Album |
| 1996 | Pavarotti & Friends for War Child | Album |
| 1996 | Together for the Children of Bosnia | Album |
| 1995 | Pavarotti & Friends 2 | Album |
| 1993 | Pavarotti & Friends | Album |
| 1991 | Essential Pavarotti II | Album |
Show all 22 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Carreras Domingo Pavarotti in Concert | Album |
| 1990 | Pavarotti canta Caruso | Album |
| 1990 | The Essential Pavarotti | Album |
| 1989 | Tutto Pavarotti | Album |
| 1984 | Mamma | Album |
| 1982 | La sonnambula | Album |
| 1979 | O Sole Mio – Favourite Neapolitan Songs | Album |
Luciano Pavarotti Photos
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Photo: Gibi Savini · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old was Luciano Pavarotti at the time of death?
Luciano Pavarotti died on 6 September 2007 at the age of 71. He was born on 12 October 1935.
What was Luciano Pavarotti’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Luciano Pavarotti died on 6 September 2007; the recorded cause of death is pancreatic cancer.
What is Luciano Pavarotti’s nationality?
Luciano Pavarotti was Italian, born in Modena.
How tall was Luciano Pavarotti?
Luciano Pavarotti was 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
Who was Luciano Pavarotti married to?
Luciano Pavarotti’s marriages on record are to Nicoletta Mantovani (2003 to 2007) and Adua Veroni (1961 to 2000).
Has Luciano Pavarotti won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit (2003).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q37615), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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