Sergio Fantoni

Sergio Fantoni (7 August 1930 – 17 April 2020) was an Italian actor, voice actor and director.[1]

Sergio Fantoni
Fantoni in Silver Spoon Set (1960)
Born(1930-08-07)7 August 1930
Rome, Italy
Died17 April 2020(2020-04-17) (aged 89)
Rome, Italy
Occupation(s)Actor, voice actor, director
Years active1948–2003
Spouse
Valentina Fortunato
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(m. 1961; died 2019)​
Children1
Parent(s)Cesare Fantoni
Afra Arrigoni Fantoni

Biography

Fantoni was born in Rome to the actor Cesare Fantoni. He began his career appearing in films, radio dramas, television and theatrical productions in the late 1940s.[2] He made his debut film appearance alongside his father in the 1949 film Anthony of Padua.

In addition to working mainly in his own country, he starred in international productions as well. Fantoni made several appearances in Hollywood films in the 1960s, most notably opposite Frank Sinatra in the war film Von Ryan's Express, made in 1965. In 1960, he played the villainous Haman in Esther and the King, starring Joan Collins and Richard Egan in the title roles. Among his roles in the UK, Fantoni appeared alongside Anglo-Italian actress Cherie Lunghi in the Channel 4 television series The Manageress.

Fantoni was also a voice actor. He most notably dubbed over Marlon Brando’s voice in Apocalypse Now.[3] He also provided voice-overs for Henry Fonda, Rock Hudson, Gregory Peck, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow and Robert Taylor in at least one or two of their movies.

Personal life

Fantoni was married to actress Valentina Fortunato (whom he met at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan in 1954) from 1961 until her death in 2019. They had one daughter, Monica.

In 1997, Fantoni underwent a laryngectomy, which caused problems for his voice. Because of this, he devoted himself mainly to directing until his retirement in 2003.

Fantoni died on 17 April 2020, at the age of 89.[4][5]

Selected filmography
Fantoni in 1975

Dubbing roles

Live action

References
  1. "Sergio Fantoni's dubbing contributions". Antoniogenna.net. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. "Sergio Fantoni". MYmovies. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  3. "Addio all'attore Sergio Fantoni: fu la voce di Marlon Brando" (in Italian). tgcom24.mediaset.it. 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  4. "Morto Sergio Fantoni, attore gentiluomo tra Hollywood e Cinecittà. Aveva 89 anni". 18 April 2020.
  5. "È morto Sergio Fantoni, una vita per cinema e sceneggiati". La Repubblica. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.

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