Originating from Sicily, he relocated to Rome to pursue an acting career and soon encountered director Pietro Germi, whose 1949 film In the Name of the Law earned him the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor. Their partnership continued through a series of acclaimed productions, including Path of Hope (1950), The Railroad Man (1956), The Facts of Murder (1959), Alfredo, Alfredo (1972) and th…
