- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Mario Del Monaco was born on July 27, 1915 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. He was an actor, known for The Untouchables (1987), Wall Street (1987) and The Warrior's Way (2010). He was married to Rina Filippini. He died on October 16, 1982 in Mestre, Venice, Veneto, Italy.
- SpouseRina Filippini(June 21, 1941 - October 16, 1982) (his death, 2 children)
- One of the twentieth century's best known Italian tenors. He was famous for his Otello and for what many critics said was a true Italianate singing voice, but some critics complained of his lack of subtlety and his habit of singing nearly everything at the same loud volume.
- According to his wish, he was buried in Otello's costume.
- His ringing voice and virile appearance earned him the nickname of the "Brass Bull of Milan".
- As a young boy he studied the violin but had a passion for singing.
- In 1975 he retired from the stage.
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