Eduardo De Filippo

Acting

Born May 24, 1900 · Napoli, Campania, Italy

Died October 31, 1984

Also known as Eduardo · Edoardo De Filippo · Эдуардо Де Филиппо

Biography

Eduardo De Filippo OMRI, also known mononymously as Eduardo, was an Italian actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright, best known for his Neapolitan works Filumena Marturano and Napoli milionaria. Considered one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century, De Filippo was the author of many theatrical dramas staged and directed by himself first and later awarded and played outside Italy. For his artistic merits and contributions to Italian culture, he was named senator for life by the President of the Italian Republic Sandro Pertini.

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