Raffaele Pisu

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Raffaele Pisu

comedian · stage actor · television actor · radio personality · partisan · actor

Born
May 24, 1925
Died
July 31, 2019
Age
94 years
Nationality
Italy

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Raffaele Pisu was a comedian from Italy. Born in 1925, Pisu died in 2019 at the age of 94.

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Guerrino Pisu (24 May 1925 – 31 July 2019), known professionally as Raffaele Pisu, was an Italian actor and comedian.

Life and career

Born in Bologna into a family of Sardinian origin, Pisu debuted in the drama theater and in 1945 he was one of the founders of the stage company L'attico. He later focused on the avanspettacolo, working with the Nava Sisters, Isa Barzizza and Wanda Osiris. He reached a large popularity with several variety shows on radio and later on television, notably with the variety television L'amico del giaguaro (1961–1964). Pisu was also active in TV-movies and in films, usually in supporting roles.

In 2005, Pisu won the Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor for his performance in Paolo Sorrentino's The Consequences of Love.

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