Mario Carotenuto | |
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 Carotenuto in 1963 | |
| Born | 30 June 1916 |
| Died | 14 April 1995 (aged 78) Rome, Italy |
| Years active | 1937–1995 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Luisa Poselli (m. 1953–1974)[1] Gabriella Cottignoli (m. ?–1995)[2] |
| Children | Claretta Carotenuto[3] |
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| Relatives | Bruno Carotenuto (nephew) |
Mario Carotenuto (30 June 1916 – 14 April 1995)[4] was an Italian actor of film and theatre.
Carotenuto is the son of a silent film actor and younger brother of the actor Memmo Carotenuto. He took various humble jobs for many years before starting his own artistic career in 1946, first as a radio actor and then joining small avanspettacolo companies.[5]
He made his film debut in 1950, in Abbiamo vinto, going on to perform as leading or supporting actor in dozens of films, often comedies.[5] He was also very active on stage and television.[5]
He died in Rome in 1995.[5]
