Luigi De Filippo 1930 – 2018

Biography

Luigi De Filippo was born on August 10, 1930, in Naples, Italy, during a vibrant era of Italian cinema and theater. He went on to build a career as an accomplished actor, contributing to the rich cultural landscape of his country during much of the twentieth century. His work reflected the passion and artistic tradition that Naples and Rome were known for nurturing in the postwar years.

De Filippo spent his professional life bringing characters to life on stage and screen, becoming part of Italy’s respected theatrical and film heritage. Like many actors of his generation, he witnessed and participated in the transformation of Italian entertainment during the decades following World War II.

In his final years, Luigi made his home in Rome, where he passed away on March 31, 2018, at the age of 87. He succumbed to pneumonia after a long life devoted to his craft. He was laid to rest at Campo Verano, Rome’s historic cemetery, where he remains among Italy’s distinguished cultural figures.