Robert Davi - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 26, 1953 |
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| Died | April 26, 1981 (age 27) |
| Birthplace | Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Robert Davi's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying villains in films such as 'Licence to Kill' (as Franz Sanchez) and 'Die Hard' (as Agent Johnson), and as a jazz singer. |
Intro
Robert Davi is an American actor, singer, and director known for his roles as a villain in popular films such as 'Die Hard' and 'Licence to Kill.' With a career spanning film, television, and music, Davi is recognized for his distinctive presence and deep baritone voice.
Early Life & Background
Robert Davi was born to an Italian-American family in Astoria, Queens. He attended the Catholic high school Seton Hall and eventually studied acting with stalwarts such as Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. Davi initially embarked on a path as a singer before fully committing to an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Franz Sanchez, the main villain, in the James Bond film 'Licence to Kill' (1989).
- Played FBI Special Agent Big Johnson in 'Die Hard' (1988).
- Appeared in 'The Goonies' (1985) as Jake Fratelli.
- Has acted in over 130 films and TV shows.
- Released a well-received jazz album 'Davi Sings Sinatra' in 2011.
Trivia
- Is a trained opera singer before becoming an actor.
- Has performed with several major symphony orchestras as part of his singing career.
- Speaks fluent Italian.
FAQs
People also ask
Robert Davi was born the 26 June 1953.
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About June 26th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 26, 1953, Lavrentiy Beria, head of the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs, was arrested during a meeting of the Presidium of the Central Committee. He was later tried and executed on December 23, 1953.
- Day of the week: June 26th, 1953 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You You You by Ames Brothers
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: From Here to Eternity directed by Fred Zinnemann
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