Renato Izzo


Renato Izzo was an Italian actor, voice actor and screenwriter.

Biography

Born in Campobasso to Romolo and Giuseppina Izzo and the second of eight children, Izzo was considered to be among the most popular and influential actors and dubbers across Italy. He founded the dubbing society :it:Pumais Due|Pumais Due in 1980 and he helped other important dubbers achieve fame such as Massimo Lodolo, Tonino Accolla, Perla Liberatori, Claudia Catani and Paolo Buglioni. He also incorporated his children and grandchildren into his ventures.
Izzo was known for dubbing actors such as Robert Hoffmann, Paul Newman, Tomas Milian, Mark Damon and Clint Eastwood. He was also renowned for his direction of the Italian dubbed versions of Apocalypse Now and Taxi Driver.

Personal life

Izzo was married to Liliana D'Amico and they had four daughters, twins Rossella and Simona Izzo, including Fiamma and Giuppy Izzo, who are all voice actresses. He also has nine grandchildren.

Death

Izzo died in Rome on July 30, 2009 at the age of 80.

Filmography

Cinema