Biography
Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale Ventura, known as Lino Ventura, was an Italian-born actor, philanthropist, and professional wrestler, who lived and worked for most of his life in France. He was considered one of the greatest leading men of French cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, known for his portrayal of tough characters on both sides of the law in crime dramas.
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Awards & recognition
- Silver Shell — Best Actor · 1973
- David di Donatello Award — Lifetime Achievement
- César Award — Best Actor · 1983 · nominated
Filmography22 titles
Army of Shadows
Second Wind
The Sicilian Clan
Elevator to the Gallows
Last Known Address
The French
Touchez pas au grisbi
De Gaulle, the Last King of France
Les Misérables
A Pain in the Ass
The Big Risk
Inspector Maigret
The Last Adventure
The Medusa Touch
Illustrious Corpses
Razzia
The Valachi Papers
Speaking of Murder
The Beast Is Loose
Witness in the City
Girl in the Window
L'Homme en colère