Jackie Basehart facts for kids
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Jackie Basehart
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Jackie Basehart and Valentina Cortese, 1975.
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John Anthony Carmine Michael Basehart
October 11, 1951 Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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| Died | May 16, 2015 (aged 63) Milan, Italy
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| Occupation | Actor |
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John Anthony Carmine Michael "Jackie" Basehart (born October 11, 1951 – died May 16, 2015) was an American actor. He was known for his roles in Italian films during the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Jackie Basehart's Life and Career
Early Life and Family
Jackie Basehart was born in Santa Monica, California, in the United States. He came from a family of actors. His father was Richard Basehart, and his mother was Valentina Cortese. His parents met while they were working on a film together.
Acting Career in Italy
Jackie Basehart spent several years acting in Italy. From the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, he was a popular young actor in Italian movies. He appeared in many films, often playing supporting roles. People noticed his energetic acting style during this time.
Later Years and Passing
Later in his life, Jackie Basehart faced a serious illness called supranuclear palsy. This condition gradually made it hard for him to swallow and move. He had several hospital stays and operations. Jackie Basehart passed away at his home in Milan, Italy, on May 16, 2015. He was 63 years old.
Films Jackie Basehart Appeared In
Here is a list of some of the films Jackie Basehart acted in:
- Sealed Orders - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1967)
- La linea del fiume (1976) - Owen
- Mimì Bluette... fiore del mio giardino (1976) - David Ross
- The Black Corsair (1976) - Corsaro Rosso
- The Inglorious Bastards (1978) - Berle
- The Iron Hand of the Mafia (1980) - Tony
- Sesso e volentieri (1982) - The Prince
- Viuuulentemente mia (1982) - Frank Lovejoy
- Odd Squad (1983) - Pvt. Kirk Jones
- Mai con le donne (1985)
- Festival (1996)
- The Return of Sandokan (1996) - Sir Burton
- Tea with Mussolini (1999) - Count Bernardini (his last film role)
See also
In Spanish: Jackie Basehart para niños
