Emerging from a modest Roman family, Fabrizi first appeared on a suburban stage in 1931, quickly gaining popularity through comic sketches and character monologues that made him a staple of the city’s revue and avanspettacolo scene. He transitioned to film during the war, and his portrayal of the courageous priest Don Pietro in Rossellini’s 1945 neo-realist classic cemented his reputation, leading…
