Arnaldo Ninchi | |
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Born | |
Died | 6 May 2013 Rome, Italy | (aged 77)
Occupation | Actor |
Arnaldo Ninchi (17 December 1935 – 6 May 2013) was an Italian actor, voice actor and basketball player.
Ninchi was born in Pesaro, the son of the actor Annibale. In his youth he was a basketball player, debuting on the national team at just 17 years old.[1] In 1959 he graduated from the Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art and began working on stage.[1][2] He later founded his own stage company.[1] He was also active in television and film.[1][2] His films include works directed by Claude Chabrol, Giuliano Montaldo, Lina Wertmüller, Pupi Avati, Silvio Soldini.[2] He was cousin of the actress Ave Ninchi.[1]