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Marcello Mastroianni Biography

Birth Name:Marcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastrojanni

Birth Place:Fontana Liri, Italy

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Is the namesake of the Marcello Mastroiani Award at the Venice Film Festival, an award given to the best newcomers since 1998
Briefly interned at a German prison camp in Italy during WWII until he was able to escape and flee to Venice
Quote: "In front of the camera I feel solid, satisfied․ Away from it, I am empty and confused․"
Best known for his Italian features, some of his biggest titles include "La Dolce Vita", "Marriage Italian-Style" and "Ready to Wear"
Began taking acting lessons following the end of World War II and landed his first role in 1948's "I Miserabili" which would propel him to international fame
Known for his relationships with Catherine Deneuve and later Anna Maria Toto, both of which were at his deathbed at his time of passing

Awards

1955Golden Goblet-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1955Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1958Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1959Silver Ribbon-Best Supporting Actor (Migliore Attore Non Protagonista): nominated
1961Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1961Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1962Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1963Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1963Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: winner
1963Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1964BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actor: winner
1964David-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1964Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1965BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actor: winner
1965David-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1965Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1965Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1965Prize San Sebastián-Best Actor: winner
1966Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1968NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1970Best Actor-: winner
1971Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1976Golden Globe-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1976Golden Goblet-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1978Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1978Golden Globe-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1978Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1978Golden Goblet-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1983David-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1983Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1984Laceno d'Oro-Best Actor: winner
1984Golden Globe-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1985Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero): winner
1986David-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1986Golden Globe-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1986Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1986Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1987Best Actor-: winner
1987Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero): winner
1988Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1988David-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1988Golden Ciak-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1988Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1989Volpi Cup-Best Actor: winner
1990Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Actor (Migliore Attore): winner
1991Silver Ribbon-Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista): winner
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1993Volpi Cup-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1994Silver Condor-Best Actor (Mejor Actor): nominated
1994NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
1996Silver Wave Award-: winner