Giulio Donnini (born 17 February 1924) is an Italian film actor.

Life and career

Born in

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, Donnini made his film debut in 1946, in

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's ''

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''. He got his first mayor role two years later, playing the epileptic murderer Smerdjakov in Gentilomo's ''

The Brothers Karamazov ''The Brothers Karamazov'' (russian: Братья Карамазовы, ''Brat'ya Karamazovy'', ), also translated as ''The Karamazov Brothers'', is the last novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky spent nearly two years writing '' ...

''. From then Donnini specialized in playing negative and often violent characters, being mainly cast in supporting roles. He was also very active on stage.

Selected filmography

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'' (1947) * ''

Love and Poison ''Love and Poison'' (released 1993) is a live concert video of Suede's show at the Brixton Academy venue on 16 May 1993, notable for performances of songs from their debut album ''Suede'' and early B-sides. It was originally released on VHS and ...

'' (1950) * ''

The Transporter ''The Transporter'' (French: ''Le Transporteur'') is a 2002 action-thriller film directed by Corey Yuen and Louis Leterrier (who is credited as artistic director on the film), and written by Luc Besson, who was inspired by BMW Films' ''The Hir ...

'' (1950) * '' O.K. Nerone'' (1951) * ''

Tragic Spell ''Tragic Spell'' (Italian: ''Incantesimo tragico (Oliva)'') is a 1951 Italian historical melodrama film directed by Mario Sequi and starring María Félix, Rossano Brazzi and Massimo Serato.Darby p.449 It was shot at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. Th ...

'' (1951) * ''

The Rival of the Empress ''The Rival of the Empress'' (Italian: ''La rivale dell'imperatrice'') is a 1951 Italian historical adventure film directed by Jacopo Comin and Sidney Salkow and starring Richard Greene, Valentina Cortese and Isa Pola. A separate English-langu ...

'' (1951) * ''

The Adventures of Mandrin ''The Adventures of Mandrin'' (Italian: ''Le Avventure di Mandrin'') is a 1952 French-Italian historical film, historical adventure film directed by Mario Soldati and starring Raf Vallone, Silvana Pampanini and Jacques Castelot. It was released un ...

'' (1952) * ''

Shadows Over Trieste ''Shadows Over Trieste'' (Italian: ''Ombre su Trieste'') is a 1952 Italian war drama film directed by Nerino Florio Bianchi and starring Giulio Donnini, Livio Lorenzon and Adriana Innocenti. It was part of a group of films made around the time t ...

'' (1952) * '' It's Never Too Late'' (1953) * '' Beat the Devil'' (1953) as Administrator * ''

Frine, Courtesan of Orient ''Frine, Courtesan of Orient'' ( it, Frine, cortigiana d'Oriente) is a 1953 Italian epic adventure film directed by Mario Bonnard and starring Elena Kleus and Pierre Cressoy. Sergio Leone served as assistant director. Plot Cast * Elena Kleus ...

'' (1953) * ''

Barrier of the Law ''Barrier of the Law'' (Italian: ''La barriera della legge'') is a 1954 Italian thriller film directed by Piero Costa and starring Rossano Brazzi, Lea Padovani and Maria Frau. It was shot at the Fert Studios in Turin.Chiti & Poppi p.57 The film' ...

'' (1954) * ''

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'' (1954) * ''

Vendicata! ''Vendicata!'' (i. e. "Vindicated!") is a 1955 Italian melodrama film written and directed by Giuseppe Vari and starring Milly Vitale and Alberto Farnese.Anonimo. "Vendicata!". ''Segnalazioni Cinematografiche'', vol. XXXVIII. 1955. It grossed 300 ...

'' (1955) * ''

The Dragon's Blood ''The Dragon's Blood'' ( it, Sigfrido) is a 1957 Italian fantasy film co-written and directed by Giacomo Gentilomo. It is based on Richard Wagner's ''Der Ring des Nibelungen''. Plot The dying Siegland reaches the house of the dwarf Mime, beggi ...

'' (1957) * ''

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'' (1958) * ''

Dubrowsky ''Dubrowsky'' ( it, Il vendicatore) is a 1959 Italian - Yugoslav historical drama film directed by William Dieterle. It is based on the posthumously published 1841 novel '' Dubrovsky'' by Alexander Pushkin. Plot Russia in 1831: two families, ...

'' (1959) * ''

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'' (1960) * ''

The Conqueror of the Orient ''The Conqueror of the Orient'' (Italian:''Il conquistatore dell'Oriente'') is a 1960 Italian adventure film directed by Tanio Boccia and starring Gianna Maria Canale, Rik Battaglia and Irène Tunc.Hughes p.36 It is set several centuries ago ...

'' (1960) * ''

Robin Hood and the Pirates ''Robin Hood and the Pirates'' ( it, Robin Hood e i pirati) is a 1960 Italian adventure film directed by Giorgio Simonelli, and starring Lex Barker and Jackie Lane. Plot Robin Hood, the protagonist, leaves Sherwood Forest, and joins the pirate ...

'' (1960) * '' Caesar the Conqueror'' (1962) * '' Venus Against the Son of Hercules'' (1962) * ''

Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun ''Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun'' ( it, Ercole contro i figli del sole, es, Hércules contra los hijos del Sol, also known as ''Hercules Vs. the Sons of the Sun'') is a 1964 Italian-Spanish peplum film written and directed by Osvaldo Civ ...

'' (1964) * ''

Samson vs. the Giant King ''Samson vs. the Giant King'' ( it, Maciste alla corte dello zar, also known as ''Giant of the Lost Tomb'' and ''Atlas Against the Czar'') is a 1964 Italian fantasy-peplum film directed by Amerigo Anton. The czar Nicolas sends a secret mission ...

'' (1964) * ''

Terror of the Steppes ''Terror of the Steppes'' ( it, I predoni della steppa, also known as ''The Mighty Khan'') is a 1964 Italian adventure film written and directed by Tanio Boccia and starring Kirk Morris. Plot Cast * Kirk Morris as Sandar Khan * Moira Orfe ...

'' (1964) * ''

The Almost Perfect Crime ''The Almost Perfect Crime'', also known as ''Delitto quasi perfetto'' and ''Imperfect Murder'', is a 1966 Italian crime-comedy film written and directed by Mario Camerini. Cast * Philippe Leroy: Paolo Respighi * Pamela Tiffin: Annie Robson ...

'' (1966) * ''

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'' (1966) * '' L'Odissea'' (1968) * ''

La morte ha fatto l'uovo ''Death Laid an Egg'' ( it, La morte ha fatto l'uovo) is a 1968 ''giallo'' film directed by Giulio Questi. Written by Questi and Franco Arcalli, the film stars Ewa Aulin, Gina Lollobrigida and Jean-Louis Trintignant. Plot Married couple Anna an ...

'' (1968) * ''

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'' (1974) * '' Le comiche 2'' (1991)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Donnini, Giulio 1924 births Italian male film actors Italian male stage actors Male actors from Milan 20th-century Italian male actors Possibly living people