Mario Brega
Acting
Born March 25, 1923 · Rome, Lazio, Italy
Biography
Mario Brega (25 March 1923 – 23 July 1994) was an Italian character actor. His heavy build meant that he regularly portrayed a thug in his films, particularly earlier in his career in westerns. Later in his career, however, he featured in numerous Italian comedy films. Brega stood at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and well over 250 pounds (110 kg) at his heaviest but after the 1960s slimmed down significantly. Brega was born in Rome. He was a butcher before he drifted into acting, where his heavy physique ensured him a plethora of character roles. Debuting with director Dino Risi, he then played so…
Known For · 40 titles
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Once Upon a Time in America
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
Talcum Powder
My Name Is Nobody
The Great Silence
Sogni e bisogni
Death Rides a Horse
Cannabis
Too Much
The Monsters
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot
A Girl in Australia
Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far West
Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio
March on Rome
Bianco, rosso e Verdone
Return of Sabata
Death Knocks Twice
Fun Is Beautiful
Detective School Dropouts
Crack
Convoy Buddies
The Ugly Ones
Man of Straw
Let's Talk About Women
An Angel for Satan
The Cat
Montecarlo Gran Casinò
The Girl Who Couldn't Say No
A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die
The Last Round
Why
The Divorce
The Hours of Love
Date for a Murder
Amarsi un po'...
Christmas Holidays
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