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Born on May 7, 1939 in Potenza, province of Potenza, Italy, Ruggero Deodato was a film director, actor and screenwriter. Ruggero Deodato died on December 29, 2022, aged 83. The listed height was 170 cm.
My Take
Ruggero Deodato is a name I can't discuss neutrally. The man worked across peplum, comedy, drama, poliziottesco and science fiction, but everyone remembers him for the brutal, hyper-realistic horror he directed. What fascinates me is the range buried under the notoriety, a craftsman who could do almost anything yet became synonymous with one genre. He worked right up to his death in late 2022 at 83, an Italian lifer from Potenza who never softened his vision. I find his career a reminder that a single film can define, and sometimes overshadow, an entire body of work.
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- Name (English)
- Ruggero Deodato
- Name (Japanese)
- ルッジェロ・デオダート
- Reading
- るっじぇろ・でおだーと
- Born
- May 7, 1939 – December 29, 2022
- Origin
- Potenza, province of Potenza, Italy
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / writer / television director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ruggero Deodato born?
Born May 7, 1939.
When did Ruggero Deodato die?
Died December 29, 2022, aged 83.
Where was Ruggero Deodato from?
Ruggero Deodato was from Potenza, province of Potenza, Italy.
What did Ruggero Deodato do?
Ruggero Deodato worked as film director, actor, screenwriter, writer, television director.
How tall was Ruggero Deodato?
Ruggero Deodato was 170 cm.
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