Franco Latini

Franco Latini
Latini in The Black Maid (1976)
Born (1927-09-12)September 12, 1927
Rome, Italy
Died February 2, 1991(1991-02-02) (aged 63)
Rome, Italy
Occupation Actor, voice actor, dubbing director
Years active 1953-1991
Children Laura Latini
Fabrizio Vidale
Ilaria Latini

Franco Latini (September 12, 1927 - February 2, 1991) was an Italian actor and voice actor.[1]

Biography

Latini started out working in the theatre in the early 1950s, then he went on to star in the 1953 film The World Condemns Them. Among Latini's most popular filmography includes the 1966 musical-comedy film Mondo pazzo... gente matta! starring Silvana Pampanini and The Black Maid (1976).

Despite Latini's popularity working working as an actor, he was also heavily active as a voice actor. He dubbed Stan Laurel in several redubs of Laurel and Hardy shorts and films. He also dubbed characters in many animated productions. From 1983 until 1988, he was the primary Italian voice of Donald Duck and he even dubbed Tom from Tom & Jerry and various characters from Looney Tunes and The Muppet Show.

Latini founded his own dubbing company in the late 1970s.

Personal Life

Latini had three children, daughters Laura Latini (1969-2012) and Ilaria Latini (born 1972) from his relationship with dialogue writer Maria Pinto and son Fabrizio Vidale (born 1970) from his relationship with actress Piera Vidale. All three followed in Latini's footsteps.

Death

Latini died of a stroke at the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome on the evening of February 2nd 1991 at the age of 63.[2]

Filmography

Dubbing Roles

Live Action

Animation

References

  1. ↑ "Franco Latini's dubbing contributions". Antoniogenna.net. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Morto Latini, voce di Paperino". Stampa Sera. 4 February 1991. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
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