Quick Facts
Born:
1937-02-28
Birthplace:
Rome, Italy
Credits:
91 Total Roles
Paolo Bonacelli
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Paolo Bonacelli (born February 28, 1939) is an Italian actor.
He is best known for his performance as The Duke de Blangis in Pasolini's notorious Salò (1975). He can also be seen in Midnight Express (1978) and Caligula (1979), in which he plays the role of Cassius Chaerea.
He also co-starred with Roberto Benigni in the films Johnny Stecchino and Night on Earth, both from 1991.
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Paolo Bonacelli (born February 28, 1939) is an Italian actor.
He is best known for his performance as The Duke de Blangis in Pasolini's notorious Salò (1975). He can also be seen in Midnight Express (1978) and Caligula (1979), in which he plays the role of Cassius Chaerea.
He also co-starred with Roberto Benigni in the films Johnny Stecchino and Night on Earth, both from 1991.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Paolo Bonacelli, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Mission: Impossible III
Monsignore
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
The Duke
Midnight Express
Rifki
The American
Father Benedetto
Nothing Left to Do But Cry
Leonardo da Vinci
Johnny Stecchino
D'Agata
Night on Earth
Priest
Caligula
Chaerea
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | In the Hand of Dante MOVIE | Priest of Alcamo |
| 2025 | 120 Days of Sodom Literally MOVIE | The Duc de Blangis |
| 2024 | Nato il sei ottobre MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | The Commander MOVIE | Betti |
| 2023 | Noi ce la siamo cavata MOVIE | Sé stesso |
| 2020 | Divine MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | To the Unknown God MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Forse è solo mal di mare MOVIE | Calogero (Voice) |
| 2018 | Magical Nights MOVIE | Ennio 'The Great' |
| 2016 | The Ploy MOVIE | Vescovo |