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Enzo Cannavale in Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Biography

Enzo Cannavale

Overview

  • Born
    April 5, 1928 · Naples, Campania, Italy
  • Died
    March 18, 2011 · Naples, Campania, Italy (undisclosed)
  • Birth name
    Vincenzo Cannavale
  • Height
    5′ 2¼″ (1.58 m)

Mini bio

  • First of four brothers, he was discovered by Eduardo De Filippo when he was a post office clerk. In reality, according to the testimony of a former colleague still living, he was employed at the Military Hospital of Naples. Exponent of the Neapolitan theater, actor with ironic and comic verve, skilled character actor, he trod the stages together with Eduardo De Filippo and Aldo Giuffré.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Alessio Cacciapuoti

Family

  • Spouse
      Barbara(1971 - March 18, 2011) (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Alessandro Cannavale
      Andrea Cannavale

Trivia

  • Father of Andrea Cannavale, Alessandro Cannavale and Gabriella.
  • Uncle of Bobby Cannavale.

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