Ugo Tognazzi
Actor

Ugo Tognazzi Net Worth

Ugo Tognazzi was an Italian actor, director, and writer who was born in Cremona, Lombardy, Italy in 1922. He was best known for his role as Renato Baldi in La Cage aux Folles (1978), one of the biggest cross-over foreign hits to ever land on American soil. He had a long career spanning four decades, appearing in many films and stage performances. He was known for his range, playing suave gents in farcical comedy and sardonic romps, as well as world-weary protagonists in political drama and grim satire. He won several awards for his performances, including the Cannes Film Festival award for La tragedia di un uomo ridicolo (1981). He was the father of actor Gianmarco Tognazzi and director Maria Sole Tognazzi, and had another son, producer/writer Thomas Robsahm, via a relationship with actress Margrete Robsahm. He died of a brain hemorrhage in 1990 at age 68.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director, Writer
Birth Day March 23, 1922
Birth Place  Cremona, Lombardy, Italy, Italy
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Died On 27 October 1990(1990-10-27) (aged 68)\nRome, Lazio, Italy
Birth Sign Aries
Occupation actor, director, screenwriter
Years active 1950–1990
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Political party Radical Party
Spouse(s) Franca Bettoia (1972–1990)

💰 Net worth

Ugo Tognazzi, a renowned actor, director, and writer from Italy, is projected to have a net worth ranging between $100K to $1M by 2024. Tognazzi, a prominent figure in the Italian entertainment industry, gained significant recognition for his talent and versatility throughout his career. Known for his exceptional acting skills, Tognazzi has appeared in numerous films, leaving an indelible mark with his memorable performances. Additionally, he has also delved into directing and writing, further showcasing his creative abilities. With his impressive contributions to the Italian cinema, Tognazzi's net worth is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1943

After his return to his native city in 1936, he worked in a salami production plant. During World War II, he was inducted into the Army and returned home after the Armistice of 8 September 1943, and joined the Brigate Nere for a while. His passion for theater and acting dates from his early years, and also during the conflict he organized shows for his fellow Soldiers. In 1945, he moved to Milan, where he was enrolled in the theatrical company led by Wanda Osiris. A few years later, he formed his own successful musical revue company.

1950

In 1950, Tognazzi made his cinematic debut in I cadetti di Guascogna directed by Mario Mattoli. The following year, he met Raimondo Vianello, with whom he formed a successful comedy duo for the new-born RAI TV (1954–1960). Their shows, sometimes containing satirical material, were among the first to be censored on Italian television.

1955

His sons Ricky Tognazzi (b. 1955) and Gianmarco Tognazzi (b. 1967) are cinema actors. He was also the father of the Norwegian film Director and film Producer Thomas Robsahm (b. 1964). His daughter Maria Sole Tognazzi (b. 1971) is, like Ricky, a film Director.

1961

After the successful role in The Fascist (Il Federale) (1961), directed by Luciano Salce, Tognazzi became one of the most renowned characters of the so-called Commedia all'Italiana (Italian comedy style). He worked with all the main Directors of Italian cinema, including Mario Monicelli (Amici miei), Marco Ferreri (La grande abbuffata), Carlo Lizzani (La vita agra), Dino Risi, Pier Paolo Pasolini (Pigsty), Ettore Scola, Alberto Lattuada, Nanni Loy, Pupi Avati and others. Tognazzi also directed some of his films, including the 1967 film Il fischio al naso. The film was entered into the 17th Berlin International Film Festival.

1968

Roger Vadim cast Tognazzi as Mark Hand, the Catchman, in Barbarella (1968). He rescues Barbarella (Jane Fonda) from the biting dolls she encounters, and after her rescue, he requests payment by asking her to make love with him (the "old-fashioned" way, not the psycho-cardiopathic way of their future).

1981

In 1981, he won the Best Male Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for La tragedia di un uomo ridicolo, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. While he worked primarily in Italian cinema, Tognazzi is perhaps best remembered for his role as Renato Baldi, the gay owner of a St. Tropez nightclub, in the 1978 French comedy La Cage aux Folles which became the highest grossing foreign film ever released in the U.S.

1990

Ugo Tognazzi died of a brain hemorrhage in Rome in 1990, although rumors persist to this day that his chronic depression led to suicide. He is buried in the cemetery of Velletri.

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