Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman
Born
Vittorio Gassmann

(1922-09-01)1 September 1922
Died29 June 2000(2000-06-29) (aged 77)
Rome, Italy
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film director
  • writer
  • screenwriter
Years active1942–1999
Spouses
(m. 1944; div. 1952)
    (m. 1952; div. 1954)
      Diletta D'Andrea
      (m. 1972)
      PartnerJuliette Mayniel (1964–1968)
      Children4, including Paola and Alessandro
      RelativesLeo Gassmann (grandson)
      AwardsBest Actor Award (Cannes Film Festival) (Scent of a Woman, 1975)

      Vittorio Gassman Knight Grand Cross OMRI (Italian pronunciation: [vitˈtɔːrjo ˈɡazman]; born Gassmann; 1 September 1922 – 29 June 2000), popularly known as Il Mattatore, was an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter.

      He is considered one of the greatest Italian actors, whose career includes both important productions as well as dozens of divertissements.