Massimo Troisi
Italian actor
Massimo Troisi Rank
About Massimo Troisi
The son of an Italian train engineer, Massimo Troisi was renowned for playing Mario Ruoppoli in his last film and for his artistic facial mimicry and confused speech.
Career Highlights
In childhood, Massimo wrote poems and appeared in stage performances at local theatres and he was leader of the Saraceni trio which he formed with friends De Caro and Arena.
Massimo wrote and directed “Ricomincio da tre” and “Morta Troisi, viva Troisi” among other films in which he had roles in as well.
Honors
His 1987 comedy-drama film “Le Vie Del Signore Sono Finite” earned him Silver Ribbon for best screenplay in 1987. His role in the 1984 comedy-drama film “Il Postino” earned him a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Health and Death
He suffered cardiac complications, and, after his mother’s demise, the condition worsened and he had a valve surgery in America in 1976. In 1994, hours after the shooting of Michael Radford’s “Il Postino”, which Massimo wrote and also starred in, he died of a heart attack at 41 years.
Massimo Troisi Rank
Viewers of Massimo Troisi, also viewed
F.A.Q. about Massimo Troisi
When is his birthday?
Massimo Troisi's birthday is on February 19, 1953.
In how many days is his birthday?
Massimo's birthday is in 16 days
How old was Massimo when he died?
He was 41 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 4, 1994.
How old would he be today?
Massimo Troisi would be 69 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Massimo from?
He was born in San Giorgio a Cremano, Naples, Campania, Italy.
What was Massimo Troisi's height?
He was 5′ 10″ (1.79m) tall.