Orazio Orlando

Orazio Orlando (14 June 1933 – 18 December 1990) was an Italian film, stage and television actor.

Life and career Born in Naples, Orlando attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome for two seasons, in 1953-54 and in 1954-55, without graduating. He made his debut at 18, with the stage company of Renzo Ricci, along with Giorgio Albertazzi and Anna Proclemer. His first important participation was in Shakespeare's King Lear, in 1955.

At 57 years old, he died of a heart attack on the Teatro Flaiano stage in Rome during the rehearsal of the play Ad Eva aggiungi Eva.

Selected filmography

Le bambole (1965) - Richetto, amante (segment "Minestra, La") Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) - Brigadiere Biglia Il debito coniugale (1970) - Romolo Waterloo (1970) - Constant La supertestimone (1971) - Charlot, il secondino capo Ripped Off (1972) - Mike Dugall Gli ordini sono ordini (1972) - Amedeo - Giorgia's husband The Adventures of Pinocchio (1972) - Maresciallo It Was Me (1973) Property Is No Longer a Theft (1973) - Brigadier Pirelli Amore mio uccidimi! (1973) - Riccardo - l'amico de Guido Lovers and Other Relatives (1974) - Renzo Brigitte, Laura, Ursula, Monica, Raquel, Litz, Florinda, Barbara, Claudia, e Sofia le chiamo tutte... anima mia (1974) - Franco Donati Policewoman (1974) - Ruggero Patanè The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974) - Nicola Bello come un arcangelo (1974) - Avv. Pantaleo Fortis, 'Totonno' The Flower in His Mouth (1975) - Pretore Occhipinti La linea del fiume (1976) - Amedeo Evil Thoughts (1976) - lawyer Borderò L'Italia s'è rotta (1976) Maschio latino cercasi (1977) - Gennarino (segment "Gennarino l'emigrante") Gangbuster (1977) - Giorgio Il mostro (1977) - Pisani Highway Racer (1977) - Silicato Tre soldi e la donna di classe (1977) Corleone (1977) - Pubblico Ministero Traffic Jam (1979) - Ferreri Tigers in Lipstick (1979) - Fioroni / The Arab (segment "L'arabo") Speed driver (1980) Help Me Dream (1981) - Guido Superstition (1982) - (uncredited) Scusa se è poco (1982) - Tullio (segment "Trenta minuti d'amore") Woman of Wonders (1985) - Ulisse Sicilian Connection (1987)