Raffaele Pisu | |
Birth Name: | Guerrino Pisu |
Birth Date: | 24 May 1925 |
Birth Place: | Bologna, Italy |
Death Place: | Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy |
Occupation: | Actor |
Relatives: | Mario Pisu (brother) |
Raffaele Pisu (24 May 1925 – 31 July 2019) was an Italian actor and comedian.[1]
Born in Bologna as Guerrino Pisu into a family of Sardinian origin, Pisu debuted in the drama theater and in 1945 he was one of the founders of the stage company L'attico.[2] He later focused on the avanspettacolo, working with the Nava Sisters, Isa Barzizza and Wanda Osiris.[2] He reached a large popularity with several variety shows on radio and later on television, notably with the variety television L'amico del giaguaro (1961–1964).[2] [3] Pisu was also active in TV-movies and in films, usually in supporting roles.[2]
In 2005, Pisu won the Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor for his performance in Paolo Sorrentino's The Consequences of Love.[4]