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- When Lino Banfi was working as a showman in Italian theaters, is nickname was Willy Zaga. He changed it in Lino Banfi because Totò (Antonio De Curtis) told him: "Zaga? Doesi it comes from Zagaria? Change it, short names are funniest!"
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Lino Banfi Knight Grand Cross OMRI (born Pasquale Zagaria; 11 July 1936) is an Italian actor and screenwriter. Since 1960 he has appeared in more than 100 films.
When Lino Banfi was working as a showman in Italian theaters, is nickname was Willy Zaga. He changed it in Lino Banfi because Totò (Antonio De Curtis) told him: "Zaga? Doesi it comes from Zagaria? Change it, short names are funniest!"
- July 11, 1936
Aug 23, 2023 · Full Name: A Tribute to His Origins Lino Banfi’s full name pays homage to his heritage. Born as Pasquale Zagaria on 9 July 1936, in the vibrant city of Andria, Italy, he emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of Italian film and television.
Jul 10, 2024 · Lino Banfi turned 88 years old, or rather, he still has to finish celebrating it: «I was born on July 9th, at home with the midwife, but they registered me on the 11th, that was the custom....
When Lino Banfi was working as a showman in Italian theaters, is nickname was Willy Zaga. He changed it in Lino Banfi because Totò (Antonio De Curtis) told him: "Zaga? Doesi it comes from Zagaria?
- January 1, 1
- 1.65 m
- Andria, Puglia, Italy
Jul 16, 2015 · The ‘artistic surname’ of Banfi was suggested by his manager after the actor rejected ‘Zaga’ under the advice of the great Totò who, in typical Neapolitan fashion, said that shortening his own surname would have brought bad luck.
Lino Banfi is an Italian actor and comedian who has appeared in over 100 films since 1960. He is best known for his roles in the films "La Grande Bouffe" (1973), "The School Teacher" (1975), and "The Godfather Part III" (1990).
