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Paolo Bonacelli was a stage actor and film actor, born on February 28, 1937 in Rome, Province of Rome, Italy. Death is recorded on October 8, 2025, at the age of 88. The listed height was 177 cm. Paolo Bonacelli was associated with Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom.
My Take
Paolo Bonacelli earns my respect as a consummate character actor. A Roman who moved fluidly between stage and screen, he left an indelible, unsettling mark in Pasolini's notorious Salò. He passed in 2025, but a career spanning more than half a century on stage and in film carries real weight. I value performers like him who shine not as flashy leads but as the figures who instantly sharpen a film's atmosphere. There is a craftsmanship to that kind of work, and I have always been drawn to the shadowed, lived-in performances of veteran European actors like him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paolo Bonacelli
- Name (Japanese)
- パオロ・ボナチェッリ
- Reading
- ぱおろ・ぼなちぇっり
- Born
- February 28, 1937 – October 8, 2025
- Origin
- Rome, Province of Rome, Italy
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo%20Bonacelli
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q435677
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paolo Bonacelli born?
Paolo Bonacelli was born on February 28, 1937.
When did Paolo Bonacelli die?
Paolo Bonacelli died on October 8, 2025, aged 88.
Where was Paolo Bonacelli from?
Paolo Bonacelli was from Rome, Province of Rome, Italy.
What did Paolo Bonacelli do?
Paolo Bonacelli worked as actor, stage actor, film actor.
How tall was Paolo Bonacelli?
Paolo Bonacelli was 177 cm tall.
What was Paolo Bonacelli known for?
Paolo Bonacelli's notable works include Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom.
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