Marcello Mastroianni Italian Actor (1924–1996)
Marcello Mastroianni · actor and film actor · Italian
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Biography
Marcello Mastroianni was an Italian actor from Fontana Liri. He died on 19 December 1996 at the age of 72. He was recognised for appearances in One Hundred and One Nights (1995) and Prêt-à-Porter (1994).
The earliest of his listed screen credits is Marionette, from 1939. In total, 153 films are listed from 1939 to 2012. Listed parts include l'homme de tous les vices in Beyond the Clouds (1995), Giacomo Casanova in That Night in Varennes (1982) and Curzio Malaparte in The Skin (1981). He is last credited, in his lifetime, on Three Lives and Only One Death (1996).
He collected 17 awards, with 3 nominations also listed. The first recorded win came with Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor in 1955 for Too Bad She's Bad. More recently, he won César Award in 1993.
Filmography
153 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | Film | |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | Film | |
| 2006 | Marcello: A Sweet Life | Film | |
| 2005 | Elsa & Fred | Film | |
| 1999 | Luchino Visconti | Film | |
| 1997 | Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember | Film | |
| 1997 | Voyage to the Beginning of the World | Manoel | Film |
| 1996 | Three Lives and Only One Death | Film | |
| 1995 | According to Pereira | Film | |
| 1995 | Beyond the Clouds | l'homme de tous les vices | Film |
| 1995 | One Hundred and One Nights | Film | |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Film | |
| 1994 | The True Life of Antonio H. | Film | |
| 1993 | 1, 2, 3, Sun | Film | |
| 1993 | I Don't Want to Talk About It | Film |
Show all 153 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Used People | Film | |
| 1991 | A Fine Romance | Film | |
| 1991 | The Children Thief | Film | |
| 1991 | The Suspended Step of the Stork | Film | |
| 1990 | Everybody's Fine | Film | |
| 1990 | Towards Evening | Film | |
| 1989 | Splendor | Film | |
| 1989 | What Time Is It? | Film | |
| 1988 | Miss Arizona | Film | |
| 1987 | Dark Eyes | Film | |
| 1987 | Intervista | Film | |
| 1986 | The Beekeeper | Film | |
| 1985 | Big Deal After 20 Years | Film | |
| 1985 | Ginger and Fred | Film | |
| 1985 | Macaroni | Film | |
| 1985 | The Two Lives of Mattia Pascal | Film | |
| 1984 | Henry IV | Film | |
| 1983 | Gabriela | Film | |
| 1983 | The General of the Dead Army | Film | |
| 1983 | The Story of Piera | Film | |
| 1982 | Beyond the Door | Film | |
| 1982 | That Night in Varennes | Giacomo Casanova | Film |
| 1981 | Fantasma d'amore | Film | |
| 1981 | The Skin | Curzio Malaparte | Film |
| 1980 | City of Women | Film | |
| 1980 | La terrazza | Film | |
| 1980 | My Name Is Anna Magnani | Film | |
| 1979 | Neapolitan Mystery | Film | |
| 1979 | Traffic Jam | Film | |
| 1978 | Blood Feud | Film | |
| 1978 | Bye Bye Monkey | Film | |
| 1978 | Stay As You Are | Film | |
| 1977 | A Special Day | Film | |
| 1977 | Double Murder | Film | |
| 1977 | Wifemistress | Film | |
| 1976 | Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen | Film | |
| 1976 | Lunatics and Lovers | Film | |
| 1976 | Todo modo | Film | |
| 1976 | Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca | Film | |
| 1975 | Down the Ancient Staircase | Film | |
| 1975 | E il Casanova di Fellini? | Film | |
| 1975 | Sex Pot | Film | |
| 1975 | The Divine Nymph | Film | |
| 1975 | The Sunday Woman | Film | |
| 1974 | Allonsanfàn | Film | |
| 1974 | Don't Touch the White Woman! | Film | |
| 1974 | We All Loved Each Other So Much | Film | |
| 1973 | A Slightly Pregnant Man | Film | |
| 1973 | Dirty Weekend | Film | |
| 1973 | Hail the Artist | Film | |
| 1973 | La Grande Bouffe | Film | |
| 1973 | Massacre in Rome | Film | |
| 1972 | Liza | Film | |
| 1972 | Roma | Film | |
| 1972 | What? | Film | |
| 1971 | 1870 | Film | |
| 1971 | It Only Happens to Others | Film | |
| 1971 | My Name Is Rocco Papaleo | Film | |
| 1971 | Scipio the African | Scipio Africanus | Film |
| 1971 | The Priest's Wife | Film | |
| 1970 | Leo the Last | Film | |
| 1970 | Sunflower | Film | |
| 1970 | The Pizza Triangle | Film | |
| 1970 | The Voyeur | Film | |
| 1969 | Fellini: A Director's Notebook | Film | |
| 1968 | A Place for Lovers | Film | |
| 1968 | Diamonds for Breakfast | Film | |
| 1967 | Ghosts – Italian Style | Film | |
| 1967 | The Stranger | Film | |
| 1966 | Me, Me, Me... and the Others | Film | |
| 1966 | Shoot Loud, Louder... I Don't Understand | Film | |
| 1966 | The Poppy Is Also a Flower | Film | |
| 1965 | Break Up | Film | |
| 1965 | Casanova 70 | Film | |
| 1965 | Kiss the Other Sheik | Film | |
| 1965 | The 10th Victim | Film | |
| 1964 | Marriage Italian-Style | Film | |
| 1963 | 8½ | Film | |
| 1963 | The Organizer | Film | |
| 1963 | Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | Film | |
| 1962 | Family Diary | Film | |
| 1961 | A Very Private Affair | Film | |
| 1961 | Divorce, Italian Style | Film | |
| 1961 | Ghosts of Rome | Film | |
| 1961 | La Notte | Film | |
| 1961 | The Assassin | Film | |
| 1960 | Adua and Her Friends | Film | |
| 1960 | Il bell'Antonio | Film | |
| 1960 | La Dolce Vita | Film | |
| 1959 | Everyone's in Love | Film | |
| 1959 | Ferdinando I, re di Napoli | Film | |
| 1959 | My Wife's Enemy | Film | |
| 1958 | Big Deal on Madonna Street | Film | |
| 1958 | Girls for the Summer | Film | |
| 1958 | Love and Troubles | Film | |
| 1958 | Piece of the Sky | Film | |
| 1958 | The Law | Film | |
| 1957 | Doctor and the Healer | Film | |
| 1957 | Fathers and Sons | Film | |
| 1957 | Sand, Love and Salt | Film | |
| 1957 | The Most Wonderful Moment | Film | |
| 1957 | White Nights | Film | |
| 1956 | Lucky to Be a Woman | Film | |
| 1955 | The Bigamist | Film | |
| 1955 | The Miller's Beautiful Wife | Film | |
| 1955 | Tom Toms of Mayumba | Film | |
| 1954 | A Slice of Life | Film | |
| 1954 | Casa Ricordi | Film | |
| 1954 | Chronicle of Poor Lovers | Film | |
| 1954 | Days of Love | Film | |
| 1954 | Schiava del peccato | Film | |
| 1954 | The Island Princess | Film | |
| 1954 | Too Bad She's Bad | Film | |
| 1953 | Eager to Live | Film | |
| 1953 | Il viale della speranza | Film | |
| 1953 | It's Never Too Late | Film | |
| 1953 | La valigia dei sogni | Film | |
| 1953 | Lulu | Film | |
| 1953 | Sunday Heroes | Film | |
| 1952 | Barefoot Savage | Film | |
| 1952 | Black Feathers | Film | |
| 1952 | The Eternal Chain | Film | |
| 1952 | The Mute of Portici | Film | |
| 1952 | Three Girls from Rome | Film | |
| 1952 | Tragic Return | Film | |
| 1951 | A Tale of Five Cities | Film | |
| 1951 | Paris Is Always Paris | Film | |
| 1950 | A Dog's Life | Film | |
| 1950 | Against the Law | Film | |
| 1950 | Hearts at Sea | Film | |
| 1950 | Sunday in August | Film | |
| 1950 | The Accusation | Film | |
| 1950 | Vent'anni | Film | |
| 1950 | Vertigine d'amore | Film | |
| 1948 | Les Misérables | Film | |
| 1944 | The Children Are Watching Us | Film | |
| 1942 | Love Story | Film | |
| 1939 | Marionette | Film |
Awards and nominations
17 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | César Award | Won | |
| 1989 | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Won | |
| 1988 | European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1978 | Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor | A Special Day | Won |
| 1976 | Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor | Down the Ancient Staircase | Won |
| 1965 | Silver Shell for Best Actor | Won | |
| 1963 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 1955 | Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor | Too Bad She's Bad | Won |
| Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
| Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actor | Won | ||
| David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement | Won | ||
| David di Donatello for Best Actor | Won | ||
| Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | Won | ||
| Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor | Won |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nastro d'Argento Special | Won | ||
| Ubu Prize | Won | ||
| 1988 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Dark Eyes | Nominated |
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Actor | A Special Day | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Divorce, Italian Style | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Flora Carabella (1948 to 1996). He was the father of Chiara Mastroianni, and has 2 children in total. Education on record includes Sapienza University of Rome.
Marcello Mastroianni Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Marcello Mastroianni at the time of death?
Marcello Mastroianni died on 19 December 1996 at the age of 72. He was born on 28 September 1924.
What is Marcello Mastroianni known for?
Marcello Mastroianni was known for One Hundred and One Nights (1995) and Prêt-à-Porter (1994).
What is Marcello Mastroianni’s nationality?
Marcello Mastroianni was Italian, born in Fontana Liri.
Who was Marcello Mastroianni married to?
Marcello Mastroianni’s marriages on record are to Flora Carabella (1948 to 1996).
Has Marcello Mastroianni won any awards?
Yes. 17 awards are on record, including César Award (1993).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q55469), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Gorup de Besanez · CC BY-SA 3.0
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