Lamberto Maggiorani
August 28, 1909 – 1983
Biography
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Lamberto Maggiorani (28 August 1909; Rome – 22 April 1983; Rome) was an Italian actor notable for his portrayal of Antonio Ricci in Ladri di Biciclette ("Bicycle Thieves"). He was a factory worker (he worked as a turner) and non-professional actor at the time he was cast in this film. After he became famous by his performance in Ladri di Biciclette, he also found himself being unemployed and this forced him to become a full-time actor.
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Known For
Bicycle Thieves
1948
We All Loved Each Other So Much
1974
Umberto D.
1952
Ro.Go.Pa.G.
1963
Mamma Roma
1962
The Last Judgment
1961
Anna
1951
A Tale of Five Cities
1951
Crazy Sea
1963
Don Camillo's Last Round
1955
Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
1956
Vacation with a Gangster
1952
Attention! Bandits!
1951
Ostia
1970
Lo scocciatore
1953