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Adolfo Celi | |
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 Celi in La mala ordina (1972) | |
| Born | 27 July 1922 |
| Died | 19 February 1986 (aged 63) |
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| Years active | 1946–1985 |
| Spouses | Marília Branco
(m. 1963, divorced) |
| Children | Alessandra (1966), Leonardo (1968) |
Adolfo Celi (Italian pronunciation: [aˈdɔlfo ˈtʃɛːli]; 27 July 1922 – 19 February 1986) was an Italian film actor and director.[1] Born in Curcuraci, Messina, Sicily, Celi appeared in nearly 100 films, specialising in international villains. Although a prominent actor in Italian cinema and famed for many roles, he is best remembered internationally for his portrayal of Emilio Largo in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball.[2] Celi later spoofed his Thunderball role in the film OK Connery (aka Operation Double 007) opposite Sean Connery's brother, Neil Connery.[3]
- ^ "Adolfo Celi". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013.
- ^ Crowther, Bosley (22 December 1965). "Thunderball (1965) Screen: 007's Underwater Adventures:Connery Plays Bond in 'Thunderball'". The New York Times.
- ^ Crowther, Bosley (23 November 1967). "O K Connery (1967) Screen: Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Reagan: New Cinema Playhouse Changes Its Fare Picture Makes a Case for the Californian 'Operation Kid Brother'". The New York Times.