Actor

Lamberto Maggiorani

August 28, 1909 · Roma, Lazio, Italy

Lamberto Maggiorani (28 August 1909; Rome – 22 April 1983; Rome) was an Italian actor notable for his portrayal of Antonio Ricci in Ladri di Biciclette ("Bicycle Thieves"). He was a factory worker (he worked as a turner) and non-professional actor at the time he was cast in this film. After he became famous by his performance in Ladri di Biciclette, he also found himself being unemployed and this forced him to become a full-time actor.

Notable work

8.2
Bicycle Thieves (1948)
as Antonio
7.9
Umberto D. (1952)
as (uncredited)
8.3
We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974)
as Antonio Ricci in 'Ladri di biciclette' (archive footage) (uncredited)

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