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Director
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
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Died
Nationality
Citizenship
Italy, Kingdom of Italy, France
Religion
Catholic Church
Languages
Italian
Spouses
Giuditta Rissone (1937-1954), María Mercader (1959-1974)
Children
3 children: Christian De Sica, Emi De Sica, Manuel De Sica, Vicky Lagos
Sibling
Elmo De Sica
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
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Vittorio De Sica is known for directing.
Born in Sora, Frosinone, Lazio, Italy (died at age 73).
20 awards including Academy Awards.
Vittorio De Sica has 50 credits in our database.
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Filmography (50)
Quelli che il c...
Quelli che il cinema
se stesso
1960
Self (archive footage)
How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio
Film
Departure
Departure
Film
My Name Is Anna Magnani
Film
Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca
Film
The Voyage
Director
We All Loved Each Other So Much
Film
A Brief Vacation
Director
The Assassination of Matteotti
Film
AWARDS (23)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film
1961
WON
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Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film
1961
WON
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Grolla d'oro for Best Direction
1955
WON
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Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor
1954
WON
Biography
Vittorio De Sica (7 July 1901 – 13 November 1974) was an Italian director and actor, a leading figure in the neorealist movement.
Four of the films he directed won Academy Awards: Sciuscià and Bicycle Thieves (honorary), while Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow and Il giardino dei Finzi Contini won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Indeed, the great critical success of Sciuscià (the first foreign film to be so recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) and Bicycle Thieves helped establish the permanent Best Foreign Film Award. These two films are considered part of the canon of classic cinema. Bicycle Thieves was cited by Turner Classic Movies as one of the 15 most influential films in cinema history.
De Sica was also nominated for the 1957 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for playing Major Rinaldi in American director Charles Vidor's 1957 adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, a movie that was panned by critics and proved a box office flop. De Sica's acting was considered the highlight of the film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Vittorio De Sica?
Vittorio De Sica was born on and passed away on at the age of 73.
Where was Vittorio De Sica born?
Vittorio De Sica was born in Sora, Frosinone, Lazio, Italy.
What movies or shows has Vittorio De Sica been in?
Vittorio De Sica has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Quelli che il cinema (2025), 1960 (2010), How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio (2004), Departure (1986), My Name Is Anna Magnani (1980).
What is Vittorio De Sica known for?
Vittorio De Sica is primarily known as a director. Vittorio De Sica (7 July 1901 – 13 November 1974) was an Italian director and actor, a leading figure in the neorealist movement. Four of…
Where can I find more information about Vittorio De Sica?
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