Luigi Vannucchi

Luigi Vannucchi (25 November 1930 – 30 August 1978) was an Italian film, stage and television actor.

Life and career Born in Caltanissetta, Vannucchi graduated at Silvio d'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1952 and shortly after entered the theatrical company of Vittorio Gassman. In 1958 he entered the Giorgio Strehler's company. From early 60's he also was very active as television actor, often in negative roles, in successful TV-series as A come Andromeda and I promessi sposi. His film career was less prolific, but however it includes notable titles as Mikhail Kalatozov's The Red Tent, Joseph Losey's The Assassination of Trotsky and Roberto Rossellini's Anno uno (in which he played Alcide De Gasperi).

Death His last work was the 1978 TV-series Il vizio assurdo (The absurd vice), in which he portrayed the suicidal writer Cesare Pavese. He committed suicide soon after.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1955 Il conte Aquila 1961 The Corsican Brothers Luigi Sagona 1965 Su e giù Il dottor Lanfranchi (segment "Questione di Principo")1965 Johnny Yuma Pedro 1966 Pleasant Nights Alfonso d'Este 1966 The Devil in Love Principe Franceschetto Cybo dell'Anguillara 1967 The Tiger and the Pussycat Company president 1967 I giorni della violenza Capt. Dan Clifford 1967 Tiffany Memorandum Brook 1967 Domani non siamo più qui Corrado 1969 The Red Tent Zappi 1972 The Assassination of Trotsky Ruiz 1974 Anno uno Alcide De Gasperi 1975 Lovers Like Us Vittori