| Who is it? | Actor, Director, Writer |
| Birth Day | March 23, 1922 |
| Birth Place | Cremona, Lombardy, Italy, Italy |
| Age | 98 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 27 October 1990(1990-10-27) (aged 68)\nRome, Lazio, Italy |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Occupation | actor, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1950–1990 |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Political party | Radical Party |
| Spouse(s) | Franca Bettoia (1972–1990) |
Ugo Tognazzi, a renowned actor, director, and writer from Italy, is projected to have a net worth ranging between $100K to $1M by 2024. Tognazzi, a prominent figure in the Italian entertainment industry, gained significant recognition for his talent and versatility throughout his career. Known for his exceptional acting skills, Tognazzi has appeared in numerous films, leaving an indelible mark with his memorable performances. Additionally, he has also delved into directing and writing, further showcasing his creative abilities. With his impressive contributions to the Italian cinema, Tognazzi's net worth is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
After his return to his native city in 1936, he worked in a salami production plant. During World War II, he was inducted into the Army and returned home after the Armistice of 8 September 1943, and joined the Brigate Nere for a while. His passion for theater and acting dates from his early years, and also during the conflict he organized shows for his fellow Soldiers. In 1945, he moved to Milan, where he was enrolled in the theatrical company led by Wanda Osiris. A few years later, he formed his own successful musical revue company.
In 1950, Tognazzi made his cinematic debut in I cadetti di Guascogna directed by Mario Mattoli. The following year, he met Raimondo Vianello, with whom he formed a successful comedy duo for the new-born RAI TV (1954–1960). Their shows, sometimes containing satirical material, were among the first to be censored on Italian television.
After the successful role in The Fascist (Il Federale) (1961), directed by Luciano Salce, Tognazzi became one of the most renowned characters of the so-called Commedia all'Italiana (Italian comedy style). He worked with all the main Directors of Italian cinema, including Mario Monicelli (Amici miei), Marco Ferreri (La grande abbuffata), Carlo Lizzani (La vita agra), Dino Risi, Pier Paolo Pasolini (Pigsty), Ettore Scola, Alberto Lattuada, Nanni Loy, Pupi Avati and others. Tognazzi also directed some of his films, including the 1967 film Il fischio al naso. The film was entered into the 17th Berlin International Film Festival.
Roger Vadim cast Tognazzi as Mark Hand, the Catchman, in Barbarella (1968). He rescues Barbarella (Jane Fonda) from the biting dolls she encounters, and after her rescue, he requests payment by asking her to make love with him (the "old-fashioned" way, not the psycho-cardiopathic way of their future).
In 1981, he won the Best Male Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for La tragedia di un uomo ridicolo, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. While he worked primarily in Italian cinema, Tognazzi is perhaps best remembered for his role as Renato Baldi, the gay owner of a St. Tropez nightclub, in the 1978 French comedy La Cage aux Folles which became the highest grossing foreign film ever released in the U.S.
Ugo Tognazzi died of a brain hemorrhage in Rome in 1990, although rumors persist to this day that his chronic depression led to suicide. He is buried in the cemetery of Velletri.
