Nando Angelini facts for kids
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Nando Angelini
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| Born | 17 August 1933 San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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| Died | 3 August 2025 (aged 91) San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–1968 |
Nando Angelini (August 17, 1933 – August 3, 2025) was an Italian actor who appeared in more than 80 movies during his career. He was known for playing a wide variety of supporting characters that made films more exciting and believable.
An Actor's Journey
Nando Angelini was born in San Benedetto del Tronto, a town on the coast of Italy. From a young age, he was passionate about acting. To pursue his dream, he attended a famous Italian film school called the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia and completed his studies in 1955.
After graduating, he became a very active character actor. A character actor is an actor who specializes in playing interesting or unusual supporting roles, rather than the main hero. Angelini was very good at this and was often cast in movies. For some films, especially those shown in other countries, he used the names Nick Angel and Fernand Angels.
More Than Just Movies
Besides his work in films, Angelini also had a career with RAI, Italy's national public television network. He worked as a documentarist, helping to create films about real-life topics. He also wrote educational programs for television, sharing knowledge with viewers across the country.
In his later years, Angelini lived in a community called Porto d'Ascoli. He passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 91.
Notable Film Roles
Throughout his career, Nando Angelini acted in many different types of movies, from historical dramas to action-packed adventures. While he was in over 80 films, here are some of his well-known appearances:
- General Della Rovere (1959) - A famous drama set during World War II.
- Messalina (1960) - A historical film where he played a soldier.
- The Giants of Thessaly (1960) - An adventure movie based on ancient Greek myths.
- Garibaldi (1961) - A film about the life of a famous Italian historical figure.
- Duel of the Titans (1961) - An epic movie about the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
- Il Sorpasso (1962) - A classic and very famous Italian comedy-drama.
- Hercules, Samson and Ulysses (1963) - A fun adventure film featuring three mythical heroes.
- O.K. Connery (1967) - A spy-comedy movie.
- The Young, the Evil and the Savage (1968) - This was his final role in a film.
