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Actor
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy
Nationality
Political Party
Radical Party
Languages
Italian
Spouse
Franca Gandolfi
Children
2 children: Fabio Camilli, Massimo Modugno
Education
Experimental Centre of Cinematography
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
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Domenico Modugno is known for acting.
Born in Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy (died at age 66).
4 awards including Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Domenico Modugno has 31 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (31)
How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio
Film
Smell of Flesh
Salvatore Cannavone
Piange... il telefono
Composer
Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca
Film
The Scientific Cardplayer
Film
Caprice Italian Style
Composer
Per un pugno di canzoni
Film
Vacation in Argentina
Film
Tutto è musica
Director, Producer, Composer, Writer
The Last Judgement
Film
AWARDS (5)
B
Premio Tenco
1974
WON
G
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
1959
WON
B
Sanremo Music Festival
1959
WON
G
Grammy Award for Record of the Year
1959
WON
Biography
Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer, actor and, later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament. He is known for his 1958 international hit song "Nel blu dipinto di blu", for which he received the first Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. He is considered the first Italian cantautore.
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How old was Domenico Modugno?
Domenico Modugno was born on and passed away on at the age of 66.
Where was Domenico Modugno born?
Domenico Modugno was born in Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy.
What movies or shows has Domenico Modugno been in?
Domenico Modugno has 31 credits in our database. Notable titles include How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio (2004), Smell of Flesh (1975), Piange... il telefono (1975), Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca (1975), The Scientific Cardplayer (1972).
What is Domenico Modugno known for?
Domenico Modugno is primarily known as an actor. Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer, actor and, later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament. He is known for his 1958 international hit…
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