Dino Cassio
Dino Cassio (actually Leonardo Cassio ; born April 2, 1934 in Bari , † July 9, 2012 in Rome ) was an Italian comedian , actor and singer .
Life
Cassio worked in the 1960s as a cabaret artist and in variety shows ; In 1964 he moved to Rome, where he succeeded Giorgio Astore as part of the comedian troupe I Brutos , with whom he performed for a decade. In addition to the stage work, films and numerous recordings were made. In 1973 he began a second career as a soloist, during which he repeatedly worked with Renzo Arbore and took on roles in his films. Between 1980 and 1984 he appeared in over 30 films; he remained active until 2008.
Cassio died of complications from Alzheimer's disease .
Filmography (selection)
- 1971: Ma che musica maestro
- 1980: helmet on - pants down (La dottoressa ci sta con colonnello)
- 1981: Give the monkey sugar (Innamorato pazzo)
- 1982: Vieni avanti cretino
- 1983: 'FFSS', cioè:… che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?
- 2008: Un'estate al mare
Web links
- Dino Cassio in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cassio, dino |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cassio, Leonardo (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian comedian and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 2, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bari |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 9, 2012 |
| Place of death | Rome |