Gian Maria Volonte
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Summary
Gian Maria Volonte was born on April 9, 1933[1], in Milan[2]. He died on December 6, 1994[3], in Florina[4]. He worked as an actor[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,557 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Italy[10], Kingdom of Italy[11]
- Educated at: Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico[12]
- Award received: Silver Bear for Best Actor[13], Leopard of Honour[14], Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[15], David di Donatello for Best Actor[16], Giffoni Film Festival[17], Globo d’oro/Bester Hauptdarsteller[18], Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor[19], Taormina Film Fest[20], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[21], European Film Academy Special Jury Award[22], Silver Bear[23], Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor[24], Grolla d'oro for Lifetime Achievement[25], Premio Vittorio De Sica[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Italian Communist Party[28], Democratic Party of the Left[29]
- Genre: Western[30], political film[31]
- Commons category: Gian Maria Volontè[32]
- Unmarried partner: Angelica Ippolito[33], Armenia Balducci[34]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[35]
- Residence: Velletri[36]
- Family name: Volonté[37]
- Given name: Gian Maria[38]
- Official website: https://gianmariavolonte.it[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gian Maria Volontè[40]
- Commons gallery: Gian Maria Volonté[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[43]
- Name in native language: Gian Maria Volonté[44]
- Start of work period: 1957[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gian Maria Volonte include 4921 Volonté[46], an asteroid[47].
Why It Matters
Gian Maria Volonte has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Ennio Fantastichini[50], an actor[51], 1955–2018[52], of Italy[53], awarded the European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year[54].
Entities named for him include 4921 Volonté[46], an asteroid[47].
FAQs
Where was Gian Maria Volonte born?
Gian Maria Volonte was born in Milan[2].
Where did Gian Maria Volonte die?
Gian Maria Volonte died in Florina[4].
What did Gian Maria Volonte do for work?
Gian Maria Volonte worked as an actor[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], and director[8].
Where did Gian Maria Volonte go to school?
Gian Maria Volonte was educated at Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico[12].
What awards did Gian Maria Volonte receive?
Honors received include Silver Bear for Best Actor[13], Leopard of Honour[14], Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[15], and David di Donatello for Best Actor[16].
Who did Gian Maria Volonte influence?
Gian Maria Volonte has been cited as an influence by Ennio Fantastichini[50].