About Walter Santesso
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 76). Walter Santesso was an Italian film director, film actor, screenwriter and actor.
Walter Santesso (27 February 1931 in Padua, Italy – 20 January 2008) was an Italian film actor and director. His character name "Paparazzo" in Federico Fellini's 1960 film La Dolce Vita has become synonymous with modern celebrity/tabloid photographers, who are collectively referred to as paparazzi.
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Who was Walter Santesso?
Italian actor (1931–2008)
When was Walter Santesso born?
Walter Santesso was born on 27 February 1931 in Padua.
When did Walter Santesso die?
Walter Santesso died on 20 January 2008 in Vigonza.
What was Walter Santesso's occupation?
Walter Santesso was a film director, film actor, screenwriter and actor.
What nationality was Walter Santesso?
Walter Santesso was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Santesso. https://biography.guide/walter-santesso/
MLA: "Walter Santesso." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-santesso/.
Chicago: "Walter Santesso." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-santesso/.
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