Ubaldo Lay | |
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| Born | Ubaldo Bussa 14 April 1917 |
| Died | 27 September 1984 (aged 67) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Ubaldo Lay (14 April 1917 - 27 September 1984) was an Italian actor and voice actor.
Born in Rome as Ubaldo Bussa, after graduating in law, Lay was admitted to the Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1939, from which he graduated with honors.[1] He debuted on stage in 1945 and on films in 1946.[1] Active on radio, in 1951 Lay moved to New York City where he hosted several radio programs for Italo-Americans audiences.[1] Back in Italy, he resumed his radio and stage activities and debuted in television in 1956.[1][2]
Lay's breakout role was Lieutenant Sheridan, that he played in five RAI crime series and in several television films.[1][2][3] He also starred in several other successful television series, often directed by Anton Giulio Majano, while his cinema activity was less significant, consisting mainly of supporting roles.[1][2] Lay died of a cerebral hemorrhage aged 67.[3]
