Ugo Tognazzi

Italian film and theatre actor, director and screenwriter (1922-1990)
Person human Q55468
Ugo Tognazzi
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Ugo Tognazzi

Summary

Ugo Tognazzi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cremona[2]. He was born on March 23, 1922[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on October 27, 1990[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (690 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ugo Tognazzi's place of birth was Cremona[2].
  • Ugo Tognazzi passed away in Rome[4].
  • Ugo Tognazzi was born on March 23, 1922[3].
  • Ugo Tognazzi died on October 27, 1990[5].
  • Among Ugo Tognazzi's spouses was Franca Bettoia[12].
  • Among Ugo Tognazzi's spouses was Margarete Robsahm[13].
  • A child of Ugo Tognazzi was Ricky Tognazzi[14].
  • A child of Ugo Tognazzi was Thomas Robsahm[15].
  • A child of Ugo Tognazzi was Gianmarco Tognazzi[16].
  • A child of Ugo Tognazzi was Maria Sole Tognazzi[17].
  • Ugo Tognazzi held citizenship in Italy[18].
  • Ugo Tognazzi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[19].
  • Ugo Tognazzi's professions included film director[6].
  • Ugo Tognazzi's professions included actor[7].
  • Ugo Tognazzi worked as a writer[8].
  • Ugo Tognazzi's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Ugo Tognazzi's professions included film actor[10].
  • Ugo Tognazzi's professions included recording artist[20].
  • Ugo Tognazzi received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[21].
  • Ugo Tognazzi received the David di Donatello for Best Actor[22].
  • Ugo Tognazzi received the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor[23].
  • Ugo Tognazzi received the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor[24].
  • Ugo Tognazzi received the Silver Shell for Best Actor[25].
  • Ugo Tognazzi received the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor[26].
  • Ugo Tognazzi is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cremona[2], Ugo Tognazzi… he was born on March 23, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], actor[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], film actor[10], and recording artist[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[21], a class of award[28], in France[29], founded in 1946[30]; David di Donatello for Best Actor[22], a film award category[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1955[33]; Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor[23], a class of award[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1946[36]; Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor[24], an award for best supporting actor[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1946[39]; and Silver Shell for Best Actor[25], a class of award[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1953[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Franca Bettoia[12], a film actor[43], 1936–2024[44], of Italy[45] and Margarete Robsahm[13], an actor[46], b. 1942[47], of Norway[48]. Children include Ricky Tognazzi[14], a film director[49], b. 1955[50], of Italy[51], awarded the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[52]; Thomas Robsahm[15], a film director[53], b. 1964[54], of Norway[55]; Gianmarco Tognazzi[16], a film actor[56], b. 1967[57], of Italy[58], awarded the Grolla d'oro for Best New Actor[59]; and Maria Sole Tognazzi[17], a film director[60], b. 1971[61], of Italy[62].

Death and Burial

Ugo Tognazzi died on October 27, 1990[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[63].

Why It Matters

Ugo Tognazzi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (690 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Ugo Tognazzi born?

Ugo Tognazzi's place of birth was Cremona[2].

Where did Ugo Tognazzi die?

Ugo Tognazzi died in Rome[4].

Who was Ugo Tognazzi married to?

Ugo Tognazzi's spouses include Franca Bettoia[12] and Margarete Robsahm[13].

What did Ugo Tognazzi do for work?

Ugo Tognazzi worked as film director[6], actor[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and film actor[10].

What awards did Ugo Tognazzi receive?

Honors received include Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[21], David di Donatello for Best Actor[22], Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor[23], and Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor[24].

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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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