Dario Argento - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 07, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Dario Argento's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Directing and writing influential horror and giallo films, including 'Suspiria' and 'Deep Red'. |
Intro
Dario Argento is an Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter, renowned for his significant influence on the horror and giallo genres. He is best known for directing visually distinctive and suspenseful films, often incorporating elements of psychological horror and mystery.
Early Life & Background
Dario Argento was born in Rome in 1940 to Salvatore Argento, a film producer, and Elda Luxardo, a photographer. He developed an early interest in film, which led him to begin work as a film critic before transitioning into screenwriting and directing.
Career Highlights
- Debuted as a screenwriter with the film 'Once Upon a Time in the West' (1968)
- Directed his first film, 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage' (1970), which helped define the giallo genre
- Directed acclaimed horror films such as 'Deep Red' (1975) and 'Suspiria' (1977)
- Known for his work on the 'Three Mothers' trilogy: 'Suspiria' (1977), 'Inferno' (1980), and 'The Mother of Tears' (2007)
- Collaborated with George A. Romero on 'Dawn of the Dead' (1978)
Trivia
- Father of actress Asia Argento
- Argento's films are often characterized by stylized violence and a unique use of music and color
- He is considered a maestro of Italian horror cinema
FAQs
People also ask
Dario Argento is 85 years old.
Dario Argento was born the 7 September 1940.
Rome, Italy.
On His Birth-Day
About September 7th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 7, 1940, the German Luftwaffe initiated the Blitz by bombing London, marking the start of 57 consecutive nights of air raids. The first attack targeted the city's docks, resulting in 430 civilian deaths and 1,600 injuries. This event is referred to as 'Black Saturday' in British history.
- Day of the week: September 7th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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