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Ciccio Ingrassia
Acting
Born October 5, 1922 · Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Died April 28, 2003
Also known as Francesco Ingrassia
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ciccio Ingrassia (5 October 1922 - 28 April 2003) was an Italian comedian. He was born in Palermo, Sicily and began his career in the 1950s, although his career only really took off in the 1960s. He starred in many comedies, mainly as a duo with comedian Franco Franchi. During the 1980s he also did television work. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ciccio Ingrassia, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- David di Donatello — Best Supporting Actor
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Supporting Actor
Filmography7 titles

Amarcord
1973as Teo, Titta's Uncle
1973as Teo, Titta's Uncle

La Bohème
1988as Parpignol
1988as Parpignol

Kaos
1984as Don Lollò (segment "La giara")
1984as Don Lollò (segment "La giara")

Story of Fear and a Knife
1972as Ciccio Pennisi
1972as Ciccio Pennisi

Hercules in the Valley of Woe
1961as Ingrassiade
1961as Ingrassiade

Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs
1966as Ciccio
1966as Ciccio

War Italian Style
1965as Joe Acampora
1965as Joe Acampora