About Mario Maranzana
Lived 1930 – 2012 (aged 81). Mario Maranzana was an Italian actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor and voice actor, known for Tigger.
Mario Maranzana (14 July 1940 – 11 January 2012) was an Italian actor and voice actor.
Background Born in Trieste, Maranzana began his career in the theater with Vittorio Gassman in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, then worked with, among others, Giorgio Strehler and Luchino Visconti. He also worked as character actor in a number of films and TV-series. He was the voice actor for Tigger in Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too.
In January 2006 Maranzana was honored with the title of "Cavaliere" (Knight) of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the highest ranking civilian honour of the Italian Republic.
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Who was Mario Maranzana?
Italian actor (1930-2012)
When was Mario Maranzana born?
Mario Maranzana was born on 14 July 1930 in Trieste.
When did Mario Maranzana die?
Mario Maranzana died on 11 January 2012 in Rome.
What was Mario Maranzana's occupation?
Mario Maranzana was an actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor and voice actor.
What was Mario Maranzana known for?
Mario Maranzana was known for Tigger.
What nationality was Mario Maranzana?
Mario Maranzana was Italian.
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