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Franco Nero - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 23, 1941 |
|---|---|
| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Franco Nero's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Star of the Spaghetti Western film 'Django'; prolific international film actor. |
Intro
Franco Nero is an Italian actor renowned for his roles in international cinema, especially within the Spaghetti Western genre. He gained worldwide recognition for his lead role in the film 'Django' (1966) and has appeared in over 200 movies spanning six decades.
Early Life & Background
Franco Nero studied at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. Before embarking on an acting career, he worked as a laborer and a photographer. He began acting in the early 1960s with minor television parts before breaking through into cinema.
Career Highlights
- Starred as the title character in 'Django' (1966), which established him as a Spaghetti Western icon.
- Appeared in notable films such as 'Die Hard 2' (1990), 'Camelot' (1967), and 'John Wick: Chapter 2' (2017).
- Worked with acclaimed directors including Luis Buñuel, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Sergei Bondarchuk.
- Received the Golden Goblet for Best Actor at the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2011.
Trivia
- Franco Nero is married to English actress Vanessa Redgrave.
- He has a son, Carlo Gabriel Nero, who is a screenwriter and director.
- Nero reprised his role in later 'Django' films and made a cameo appearance in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' (2012).
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Franco Nero?
Franco Nero is 84 years old.
When was Franco Nero born?
Franco Nero was born the 23 November 1941.
Where is Franco Nero from?
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
On His Birth-Day
About November 23rd, 1941, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 23rd, 1941 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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