Lamberto Maggiorani
Acting·August 28, 1909·† April 22, 1983 — 73 years old·Roma, Lazio, Italy
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Lamberto Maggiorani (28 August 1909; Rome – 22 April 1983; Rome) was an Italian actor notable for his portrayal of Antonio Ricci in Ladri di Biciclette ("Bicycle Thieves"). He was a factory worker (he worked as a turner) and non-professional actor at the time he was cast in this film. After he became famous by his performance in Ladri di Biciclette, he also found himself being unemployed and this forced him to become a full-time actor.
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Known For
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1974We All Loved Each Other So MuchAntonio Ricci in 'Ladri di biciclette' (archive footage) (uncredited)1970OstiaPadre di Monica1963Crazy Sea1963Ro.Go.Pa.G.Man in the Tableau-Vivant (segment "La ricotta") (uncredited)1962Mamma RomaSick Man1961The Last JudgmentPoor man1956Totò, Peppino e i fuorileggeBandito1955Don Camillo's Last Roundun cittadino democristiano1953Lo scocciatoreVia Padova portiere1952Vacation with a Gangstergaleotto1952Umberto D.(uncredited)1952Salvate mia figlia1951Annamalato ferito allo stomaco1951Attention! Bandits!Marco1951A Tale of Five Cities1951Santa Lucia Luntana...1948Bicycle ThievesAntonio