Elisa Pallotta He passed away at the age of 88 Paolo bonacelli, one of the most famous faces that They have crossed the history of Italian cinema: he died last night in Rome, at the San Filippo Neri hospital.
Film industry mourns the passing of Paolo Bonacelli, who won the Nastro d'Argento for his performance in Johnny Stecchino.
The news comes from his wife Cecilia Zingaro.
Paolo Bonacelli, born on February 28, 1937 in Civita Castellana, has participated in memorable films: from 'Salò or The 120 Days of Sodom' by Pierpaolo Pasolini, with which he won the Targa Mario Gromo, at 'Johnny Stecchino' of Roberto Benigni, thanks to which he won the Ciak d'Oro and the Nastro d'Argento. His artistic career saw him work alongside masters such as Mauro Bolognini, Francesco Rosi, Michelangelo Antonioni, Massimo Troisi, Liliana CavaniHis career ended in 2025, with his participation in the last film, “In the Hand of Dante” (2025) by Julian Schnabel, which was presented at the last Venice Film Festival. Cinema Venice.
Farewell to Paolo Bonacelli, famous for Johnny Stecchino
Bonacelli had reached the peak of his career with Roberto Benigni in “Johnny Stecchino”, where he gave audiences a character full of irony and humanity. A reserved and rigorous actor, he crossed the cultural scene Italian company his penetrating and ironic gaze.