About Giovanni Barrella
Lived 1884 – 1967 (aged 82). Giovanni Barrella was an Italian actor, writer, playwright and film director.
Giovanni Barrella (30 November 1884 – 23 September 1967) was an Italian film actor, writer and painter.
Biography Barrella was born in Milan to a father who was a major in the Napoleonic Army. Barrella studied Fine Arts. He worked for Teatro Argentina in Rome and for the Compagnia Lombarda of Alberto Colantuoni. In 1931, he founded his own theatrical company with Paolo Bonecchio. He also published poetry and theatre plays. He died in Erba in 1967.
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Who was Giovanni Barrella?
Italian actor (1884–1967)
When was Giovanni Barrella born?
Giovanni Barrella was born on 30 November 1884 in Milan.
When did Giovanni Barrella die?
Giovanni Barrella died on 23 September 1967 in Erba.
What was Giovanni Barrella's occupation?
Giovanni Barrella was an actor, writer, playwright and film director.
What nationality was Giovanni Barrella?
Giovanni Barrella was Italian.
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