Adolfo Celi

Adolfo Celi
Celi in La mala ordina (1972)
Born(1922-07-27)27 July 1922
Curcuraci, Messina, Sicily, Kingdom of Italy
Died19 February 1986(1986-02-19) (aged 63)
Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active1946–1985
Spouses
(m. 1951; div. 1962)
Marília Branco
(m. 1963, divorced)
(m. 1966)
ChildrenAlessandra (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]

  1. ^ "Adolfo Celi". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013.
  2. ^ Crowther, Bosley (22 December 1965). "Thunderball (1965) Screen: 007's Underwater Adventures:Connery Plays Bond in 'Thunderball'". The New York Times.
  3. ^ 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.