Gabriele Tinti
Italian actor in cinema and television
Born
1932
94 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Italy
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Active primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, Tinti appeared in a number of Italian films and television productions. His work spanned genres including drama and spaghetti westerns. Tinti often collaborated with notable directors and was featured in both leading and supporting roles throughout his career. His performances contributed to the popularity of the films in which he participated, particularly in the Italian cinematic landscape. He also delivered performance that resonated with audiences at the time.
Starred in 'A Fistful of Dollars' (1964)
Featured in 'Requiescant' (1967)
Appeared in 'The Last Shark' (1981)
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