Marco Vicario
Marco Vicario (20 September 1925 – 10 September 2020) was an Italian film actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. He appeared in 23 films between 1950 and 1958. He also wrote for 13 films, produced 12 and directed a further 11.
Also recorded as Renato Vicario
Marco Vicario

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- Name
- Marco Vicario
- Born
- 20 September 1925
- Birthplace
- Rome, Kingdom of Italy
- Died
- 10 September 2020
- Place of death
- Rome, Italy
- Occupation
- Actor, screenwriter, film producer, film director
- Spouse
- Rossana Podestà (1953-1976) (divorced) (2 children) Patrizia Castaldi (1986) (1 child)
- Nationality
- Italy.
- Known for
- The Sensual Man and Il cappotto di Astrakan.
- Honours
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Producer.
- Languages
- Italian.
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Biography
Biography
He was born in Rome, Italy in September 1925. Vicario died in September 2020 at the age of 94.
Documentary record
Marco Vicario was a director, born on 20 September 1925 in Rome and died on 10 September 2020 in Rome. Both events are recorded by the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Marco Vicario • Born — 20 September 1925 • Birthplace — Rome, Kingdom of Italy • Died — 10 September 2020 • Place of death — Rome, Italy • Occupation — Actor, screenwriter, film producer, film director • Years Active — 1950-1982 • Spouse — Rossana Podestà (1953-1976) (divorced) (2 children) Patrizia Castaldi (1986) (1 child) • Children — 3
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Cavalcade of Heroes (1950) - Mario • Alina (1950) - The young Man at the Roulette (uncredited) • La taverna della libertà (1950) • Appointment for Murder (1951) - Giorgio Morelli • Operation Mitra (1951) • Rome 11:00 (1952) • The Eternal Chain (1952) - Sandro Ronchi • La storia del fornaretto di Venezia (1952) • Ragazze da marito (1952) - (uncredited) • Half a Century of Song (1952) • Redemption (1952) - Barone Paolo Di San Lario • La storia del fornaretto di Venezia (1952) • Addio, figlio mio! (1953) - Giorgio • Madonna delle rose (1953) - Renato Venturi • Soli per le strade (1953) • Rivalità (1953) - Dottor Roberto Ferrero • Folgore Division (1954) - Paratrooper • Vacanze a Villa Igea (1954) • Nosotros dos (1955) - Beto Avilés • Non scherzare con le donne (1955) • Songs of Italy (1955) • Playa prohibida (1956) • Alone in the Streets (1956) - Fiancé • Saranno uomini (1957) - Aldo • El Alamein (1957) - (uncredited) • Giovane canaglia (1958) - Sandro Petrei (final film role) • Danza macabra (1964, produced) • The Naked Hours (1964, wrote, directed and produced) • Seven Golden Men (1965, directed) • Seven Times Seven (1969, produced) • Machine Gun McCain (1969, produced) • The Swinging Confessors (1970, wrote and directed) • Man of the Year (1971, wrote and directed) • The Sensual Man (1974, wrote and directed) • Wifemistress (1977, wrote and directed)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Renato Vicario. His recorded language was Italian. He married Rossana Podestà. One child is recorded: Francesco Vicario. Other recorded relations include Margherita Vicario.
Life and career
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Life and career
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Marco Vicario died at Rome.
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