Sergio Leone Italian Actor Born 1929 in Rome
Sergio Leone · film director and screenwriter · Italian
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Biography
Sergio Leone was born on 3 January 1929 in Rome. He was an Italian actor. The date of his death is 30 April 1989; He was 60. Among the titles he was known for are Once Upon a Time in America (1984) and Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).
His screen career on record begins in 1941 with The Man on the Street. Sergio Leone’s credits add up to 27 films and one TV series from 1941 to 2017. The last film or series of his lifetime on record is Troppo forte (1986). Behind the camera, he is listed as director on 14 titles, including Once Upon a Time in America, and writer on 16 titles, including Troppo forte.
Listed genres include spaghetti western and drama film. A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly are listed among his notable work.
Awards on record come to 2 wins. His awards include David di Donatello for Best Director and Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film.
Filmography
28 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sad Hill Unearthed | Film | |
| 2011– | The Story of Film: An Odyssey | TV series | |
| 1986 | Troppo forte | Writer | Film |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1979 | An Almost Perfect Affair | Film | |
| 1975 | A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe | Director | Film |
| 1973 | My Name is Nobody | Writer | Film |
| 1971 | Duck, You Sucker! | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1968 | Once Upon a Time in the West | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1968 | Une corde | Film | |
| 1967 | Day of Anger | Writer | Film |
| 1966 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1965 | For a Few Dollars More | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1964 | A Fistful of Dollars | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1963 | Slave Girls of Sheba | Writer | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Sodom and Gomorrah | Director | Film |
| 1962 | The Changing of the Guard | Director | Film |
| 1961 | Duel of the Titans | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1961 | The Colossus of Rhodes | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1961 | The Seven Revenges | Writer | Film |
| 1959 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1958 | Nel Segno di Roma | Writer | Film |
| 1958 | Slave Women of Corinth | Writer | Film |
| 1954 | They Stole a Tram | Director | Film |
| 1953 | Frine, Courtesan of Orient | Director | Film |
| 1952 | Il Folle di Marechiaro | Film | |
| 1948 | Bicycle Thieves | Film | |
| 1941 | The Man on the Street | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| David di Donatello for Best Director | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film | Won |
Personal life
He was married to Carla Ranaldi. He was the father of Raffaella Leone, and has 2 children in total.
Sergio Leone Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Sergio Leone at the time of death?
Sergio Leone died on 30 April 1989 at the age of 60. He was born on 3 January 1929.
What is Sergio Leone known for?
Sergio Leone was known for Once Upon a Time in America (1984) and Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).
What is Sergio Leone’s nationality?
Sergio Leone was Italian, born in Rome.
How tall was Sergio Leone?
Sergio Leone was 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who was Sergio Leone married to?
Sergio Leone’s marriages on record are to Carla Ranaldi.
Has Sergio Leone won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including David di Donatello for Best Director.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q164562), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Obbino · CC BY 2.0
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