Aldo Valletti
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Aldo Valletti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1930 Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 1 January 1992 (aged 61) Rome, Italy |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–1980 |
Aldo Valletti (2 January 1930 – 1 January 1992) was an Italian film actor best known for the role of President Curval in Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.[1]
Aldo Valletti was born 1930 in Rome. His first appearance in cinema, not credited, dates back to 1956, in Poor, But Handsome by Dino Risi.[2]
After numerous uncredited and minor roles, in 1975, he was chosen by Pasolini to appear in the film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom,[3] in which he was dubbed by Marco Bellocchio.[4] Answering a question about the choice of Valletti for Salò, Pasolini said: "This is a generic actor that in more twenty years of work has never spoken a word."[1][5]
Later, he appeared in a number of films in supporting roles, working with, among others, Damiano Damiani, Fernando Di Leo, Tinto Brass and Steno; his last appearance was in 1980, in Arrivano i gatti by Carlo Vanzina.[6]
