Alberto Sordi

Alberto Sordi (Italian: Alberto Sordi, June 15, 1920 - February 24, 2003) was an Italian actor, director, screenwriter, and singer. Sordi's acting career spanned more than sixty years. He began acting in films in the late 1930s and gradually rose to fame in the 1950s, starring in Italian comedy films. Soldi was a prolific actor, appearing in approximately 160 films during his lifetime. In addition, he also participated in film dubbing work and began directing films in 1966. Sordi is one of the most important actors in Italian cinema, especially in Italian comedy films. He is as famous as Nino Manfredi, Vittorio Gassmann, Ugo Toniazzi and Marcello Mastroianni. In addition, he, Aldo Fabrizzi and Anna Magnani are among the film representatives of Rome. Sordi has won 7 Italian Film Awards (David Awards) for Best Actor, making him the actor with the most awards. In 1963, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for "Devils." In 1972, he won the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor at the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival for "Uncensored". In 1995, he won the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.