Enzo Petito
Enzo Petito (actually Vincenzo Squatriti , born July 24, 1897 in Naples , † July 17, 1967 in Rome ) was an Italian actor.
Petito, whose descent is sometimes incorrectly given as Spanish, is the grandson of the Neapolitan actor Antonio Petito (1822–1876). For many years he played in the stage company of Eduardo De Filippo , with whom he remained closely connected professionally. Petito played supporting roles in about twenty films, including his best known as a shopkeeper in Sergio Leone's Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo 1966. He made his first film in 1942 and then played notable supporting roles in several Commedia all'italiana films.
Filmography (selection)
- 1942: A che servono questi quattrini?
- 1966: Two glorious scoundrels (Il buoni, il brutto, il cattivo)
Web links
- Enzo Petito in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Note at mymovies (Italian)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Data at In Memoria
- ^ Fiorenza di Franco: Eduardo De Filippo. Gremese 2000, p. 196 (with picture)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Petito, Enzo |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Squatriti, Vincenzo (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 24, 1897 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Naples |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th July 1967 |
| Place of death | Rome |