Italian actor
Born: November 23, 1941
Franco Nero is an iconic Italian actor celebrated for his versatile performances across a career spanning over six decades. Born on November 23, 1941, in San Prospero, Parma, Italy, he began studying economics but soon turned to acting, pursuing his passion at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano.
Nero achieved international fame in 1966 as the titular gunslinger in Django, a seminal Spaghetti Western that cemented his status as a genre legend. His striking blue eyes, commanding presence, and magnetic charisma made him a favorite in European and American cinema. He further showcased his range in films such as Camelot (1967), where he played Lancelot, opposite Vanessa Redgrave, with whom he shares a long-standing relationship.
Over the years, Nero has appeared in diverse roles, from historical dramas like Tristana (1970) to thrillers such as The Fifth Cord (1971) and epics like The Bible: In the Beginning… (1966). Later collaborations with directors like Quentin Tarantino in Django Unchained (2012) reintroduced him to modern audiences.
An enduring figure in cinema, Nero has received accolades for his contributions to the arts, including lifetime achievement awards. His career exemplifies a dedication to storytelling and an ability to adapt across genres and eras.
Franco Nero’s 5 most popular quotes
- Left love behind many years ago. Now it rests under a cross in the cemetery in Tombstone.
- Every western I did and will do; I will do it for the never ending young kid inside of me.
- Someone who was a part of my life. Probably the only one that really mattered.
- I’m crazy about westerns. I need to do a western once in a while. It’s like you know, eating bread, eating pasta, drinking wine. It’s in my blood. I need it.
- I could be a star and maybe make lots of money, or I could change roles all the time and have a more interesting – and longer – career.
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