Description:
Rossano Brazzi was an Italian stage and film actor. He was married to Lydia Brazzi until her death, and to Ilse Fischer, his second wife, until his death.
He's most familiar to English-speaking audiences for his role as Emile De Becque in South Pacific (1958), playing opposite Mitzi Gaynor.
He died in Rome of complications following a neural virus, on December 24, 1994.
Birthday
September 18, 1916
Born In
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Alternative names
R. Brazzi
, Rosanno Brazzi
, Edward Ross
Height
178 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Ilse Fischer 1984 - December 24, 1994 (his death),Lydia Brazzi January 25, 1940 - April 21, 1981 (her death)
Parents
Adelmo Brazzi
Trivia
Lost both parents to the Fascist Italian government and, according to some sources, was active in the Resistance during the war.
Quotes
Sometimes my face is more beautiful than the leading lady's.
Trademarks
Opening of the original The Italian Job, driving the Lamborghini Miura while donning Renauld Mustang sunglasses.
