Adolfo Celi

Adolfo Celi (Italian pronunciation: [aˈdɔlfo ˈtʃɛli]; 27 July 1922 –19 February 1986) was an Italian film actor and director. 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. Celi later spoofed his Thunderball role in the film OK Connery (aka Operation Double 007) opposite Sean Connery's brother, Neil Connery.

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Adolfo Celi
Birth dateJuly 27, 1922
Birth place
Italy , Sicily , Messina
Nationality
Italy
cause of death
Myocardial infarction
Date of deathFebruary 19, 1986
Place of death
Italy , Rome , Siena , Tuscany
Spouse
Veronica Lazăr
Tônia Carrero

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