Enzo Maggio
Enzo Maggio | |
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Enzo Maggio in Piedone lo sbirro (1973) | |
| Born | Vincenzo Maggio 10 October 1902 Naples, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 13 July 1978 (aged 75) Naples, Italy |
| Occupation | Actor |
Enzo Maggio (10 October 1902 – 13 July 1978) was an Italian actor. He was the oldest of the Maggio siblings.
Born Vincenzo Maggio in Naples into a family of actors, Maggio made a long apprenticeship in the avanspettacolo theaters before and during the Second World War. On stage, he was specialized in macchiette and in the impersonation of the comedian Larry Semon (known in Italy as Ridolini). After the war, he decided to devote himself to cinema and had a very prolific career even if often cast in character roles.
Maggio often worked on stage with his brothers and sisters Dante, Beniamino, Pupella and Rosalia.