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Carlo Mazzarella
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Mazzarella in An American in Rome (1954)
Born (1919-07-30)30 July 1919
Genoa, Italy
Died 7 March 1993(1993-03-07) (aged 73)
Rome, Italy
Nationality Italian
Occupation actor, journalist
Years active 1945–1073

Carlo Mazzarella (born July 30, 1919 – died March 7, 1993) was a talented Italian actor and journalist. He was known for his work in many films and later became a well-known TV journalist.

Carlo Mazzarella's Life and Career

Early Life and Acting Start

Carlo Mazzarella was born in Genoa, Italy. He loved acting and decided to study it seriously. He joined the Silvio d’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts, a famous acting school. He finished his studies there in 1942.

Right after graduating, Carlo started acting on stage. He worked with other famous actors like Anna Proclemer and Sergio Tofano. This helped him gain experience and become a skilled performer.

Becoming a Film Actor

After World War II, Carlo Mazzarella began a busy career in movies. He often played "character roles." A character actor is someone who plays interesting and unique supporting roles, not usually the main hero. He appeared in many films during this time.

Transition to Journalism

In 1955, Carlo started a new career. He became a television journalist for RAI TV, which is Italy's national public broadcasting company. He focused on news about fashion, theater, and movies.

As his journalism career grew, he slowly stopped acting in films. He retired from his work in 1985. Carlo Mazzarella passed away in 1993 at the age of 73.

Movies Carlo Mazzarella Appeared In

Carlo Mazzarella acted in many films throughout his career. Here are some of the movies he was part of:

  • His Young Wife (1945)
  • The Models of Margutta (1946)
  • Christmas at Camp 119 (1947)
  • Bitter Rice (1949)
  • Snow White and the Seven Thieves (1949)
  • Cops and Robbers (1951)
  • Seven Hours of Trouble (1951)
  • Toto in Color (1952)
  • An American in Rome (1954)
  • A Hero of Our Times (1955)
  • Bravissimo (1955)
  • Lucky Luciano (1973) - This was his last film role.
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