Franco Nero
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: San Prospero Parmense, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Born as Francesco Clemente Giuseppe Sparanero, Franco Nero is an iconic Italian actor who has made a lasting impression on both the big screen and television. His breakthrough role in the Spaghetti Western film Django (1966) not only catapulted him into international stardom but also etched his name into pop culture history. Following this triumph, Nero embarked on an illustrious career, featuring over 200 leading and supporting roles across a diverse range of films and TV shows.
During the turbulent yet creative years of the 1960s and 70s, Nero found himself immersed in some of Italy's most exciting "genre trends." He became well-known for his work in poliziotteschi, gialli, and Spaghetti Westerns, captivating audiences with each new performance. Some of Nero's most memorable films include The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966), Camelot (1967), The Day of the Owl (1968), The Mercenary (1968), Battle of Neretva (1969), Tristana (1970), Compañeros (1970), Confessions of a Police Captain (1971), The Fifth Cord (1971), High Crime (1973), Street Law (1974), Keoma (1976), Hitch-Hike (1977), Force 10 from Navarone (1978), Enter the Ninja (1981), Die Hard 2 (1990), Letters to Juliet (2010), Cars 2 (2011), and John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).
While filming Camelot, Nero developed a long-lasting relationship with fellow actress Vanessa Redgrave. After many years together, the two eventually married in 2006, becoming parents to their son Carlo Gabriel Nero along the way. Throughout his illustrious career and personal life, Franco Nero has proven himself not only as an outstanding actor but also as a passionate advocate for the arts and family.
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