Marcello Mastroianni
The Latin Lover
(1924-1996)

Since his debut in 1946, the late Marcello Mastroianni starred in more than 120 films, won two best actor awards at Cannes and was nominated for three Oscars. He starred alongside the likes of Sophi Loren, Yves Montand and Jack Lemmon. Born the son of a carpenter, Mastroianni worked small odd jobs during the day and practiced acting by night. His "terribly ordinary face" landed him a role in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita. But after this film won him worldwide acclaim, Mastroianni was dubbed the "Latin Lover."

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Bonus: See how Mastroianni did as a "Slightly Pregnant Man"