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Fred Bongusto

Overview

  • Born
    April 6, 1935 · Campobasso, Molise, Italy
  • Died
    November 8, 2019 · Rome, Italy (undisclosed)
  • Birth name
    Alfredo Antonio Carlo Bongusto
  • Nickname
    • Fred

Biography

  • Fred Bongusto was born on April 6, 1935 in Campobasso, Molise, Italy. He was a composer and actor, known for Oh, Serafina! (1976), The Cricket (1980) and Malicious (1973). He was married to Gabriella Palazzoli. He died on November 8, 2019 in Rome, Italy.

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      Gabriella Palazzoli(1967 - 2016) (her death)

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  • Singer
  • Italian singer, songwriter and film soundtrack composer, at his most popular in the 60s and 70s. He made his debut in 1960 with the song "Bella Bellissima".
  • On 2 June 2005, he was awarded the title of Commendatore by President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
  • On 18 March 2005, the President of the Council, Silvio Berlusconi, presented him with a silver plate to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his musical debut.
  • He composed the soundtracks of more than 30 films.

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