Remembering Venantino Venantini on the 5th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Rome
Last updated on October 9, 2023

Remembering Venantino Venantini, 5 Years Later

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It has been exactly 5 long years since Venantino Venantini died in Viterbo on October 9, 2018 at the age of 88. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Venantino Venantini (I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster, Monsieur Gangster, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Venantini, a cultural icon

Born Enrico Venantino Venantini in Fabriano on April 17, 1930, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Venantini was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 2008 he touched the hearts of millions as Joe in ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 5 years since the tragic loss of Venantino Venantini and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Venantino Venantini is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Venantino Venantini.