Gianfranco Bellini

Gianfranco Bellini (July 10, 1924 – August 9, 2006) was an Italian actor and voice actor.[1]

Gianfranco Bellini
Born(1924-07-10)July 10, 1924
Palermo, Italy
DiedAugust 9, 2006(2006-08-09) (aged 82)
Rome, Italy
Other namesGianfranco Zanchi
OccupationActor, voice actor
Years active1936-2006
ChildrenSilvia Bellini
Parent(s)Nino Bellini
Celeste Aida Zanchi
RelativesDavide Perino (grandson)
Elena Perino (granddaughter)

Biography

Born in Palermo to parents who were also actors, Bellini made his film debut at age 12 alongside his mother in the 1936 film The Two Sergeants.[2] The following year, Bellini starred in Mario Camerini's Il signor Max. He was credited under his mother's maiden name. In 1948, Bellini sought a career in voice dubbing. His first ever Italian dubbing role was in Bambi in which he voiced the title character as an adolescent.[3]

Bellini's career as a voice actor skyrocketed during the 1950s and 1960s. His most famous Italian dubbing roles included John Bosley (portrayed by David Doyle) in Charlie's Angels and HAL 9000 in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey.[2] Bellini was the official Italian voice of Donald O'Connor and he also dubbed James Tolkan and Elisha Cook Jr. in some of their films.[2] In his animated roles, Bellini performed the Italian voices of Roger Radcliffe in One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Nutsy in Robin Hood and a Fox in Mary Poppins.[4]

Personal life

Bellini's daughter Silvia previously worked as a voice actress. He was also the maternal grandfather of voice actors Davide and Elena Perino.[2]

Death

Bellini died after a long illness in Rome on August 9th 2006 at the age of 82.[2]

Filmography

Cinema

Dubbing roles

Animation

Live action

References
  1. "Gianfranco Bellini's dubbing contributions". Antoniogenna.net. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  2. "Ricordo di Gianfranco Bellini" (in Italian). Inx.whipart.it. 30 August 2006. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. Cronologia fondamentale dell'epoca d'oro del doppiaggio italiano Dagli albori agli anni 1970 (in Italian)
  4. GIANFRANCO BELLINI recita Pascoli "Odi - Il ritorno" (L'Odissea) (2001)
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