Renato Izzo

Renato Izzo (June 15, 1929 – July 30, 2009) was an Italian actor, voice actor and screenwriter.[1]

Renato Izzo
Born(1929-06-15)June 15, 1929
Campobasso, Italy
DiedJuly 30, 2009(2009-07-30) (aged 80)
Rome, Italy
OccupationActor, voice actor, screenwriter, dubbing director
Years active1945–2009
Spouse(s)Liliana D'Amico (m. ?-2009)
ChildrenRossella Izzo
Simona Izzo
Fiamma Izzo
Giuppy Izzo
Parent(s)Romolo Izzo
Giuseppina Izzo
RelativesLoredana Nicosia (niece)
Myriam Catania (granddaughter)
Francesco Venditti (grandson)

Biography

Born in Campobasso to Romolo and Giuseppina Izzo and the second of eight children, Izzo was considered to be among the most popular and influential actors and dubbers across Italy. He founded the dubbing society Pumais Due (formerly Gruppo Trenta) in 1980 and he helped other important dubbers achieve fame such as Massimo Lodolo, Tonino Accolla, Perla Liberatori, Claudia Catani and Paolo Buglioni. He also incorporated his children and grandchildren into his ventures.[2]

Izzo was known for dubbing actors such as Robert Hoffmann, Paul Newman, Tomas Milian, Mark Damon and Clint Eastwood. He was also renowned for his direction of the Italian dubbed versions of Apocalypse Now and Taxi Driver.

Personal life

Izzo was married to Liliana D'Amico and they had four daughters, twins Rossella and Simona Izzo, including Fiamma and Giuppy Izzo, who are all voice actresses. He also has nine grandchildren.

Death

Izzo died in Rome on July 30, 2009 following a stroke at the age of 80.[3]

Filmography

Cinema

References
  1. "Renato Izzo's dubbing contributions". Antoniogenna.net. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  2. Cronologia fondamentale dell'epoca d'oro del doppiaggio italiano Dagli albori agli anni 1970 (in Italian)
  3. "Morto Renato Izzo, diede la voce a Paul Newman". romagnanoi.it. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
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