Franco Franchi
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Franco Franchi (born Francesco Benenato , 18 September 1928 - 9 December 1992) was an Italian comedian. He was born in Palermo, Sicily and began his career in the 1950s, although his career only really took off in the 1960s. He starred in many comedies, mainly as a duo with Ciccio Ingrassia but also in more dramatic material such as Comencini's 'Adventures of Pinocchio (1972), in which they paired memorably as the Fox and the Cat
Notable Roles
I due maghi del pallone
Due mafiosi nel Far West
Teatro 11
Come inguaiammo il cinema italiano - La vera storia di Franco e Ciccio
Kaos
Pugni, pupe e marinai
Stasera mi butto
Le spie vengono dal semifreddo
I due figli dei Trinità
Il mio amico Benito
Principe coronato cercasi per ricca ereditiera
I due maggiolini più matti del mondo
Don Chisciotte e Sancio Panza
Don Franco e Don Ciccio nell'anno della contestazione
2 mafiosi contro Al Capone
2 mattacchioni al Moulin Rouge
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