Luigi Origene Soffrano, better known by his stage name Jimmy il
Fenomeno (April 22, 1932 - August 6, 2018) was an Italian actor who
played supporting roles within the Italian cinema.Born in Lucera,
Jimmy il Fenomeno began his acting career in 1957 starring in the film
Legs of Gold starring Totò which was released a year later. He landed
the role after an audition with the film production company Titanus.
An actor spanning nearly 50 years, Jimmy il Fenomeno participated in
over 150 films usually playing minor or supporting roles in a commedia
sexy all'italiana. He suffered from strabismus, which contributed
greatly to his comedic roles as well as his odd laugh exposure.In the
1980s, Jimmy il Fenomeno explored a career in television, He appeared
in the successful Italian television program Drive In directed by
Giancarlo Nicotra and Beppe Ricchia. By the 1990s, there was a decline
in his career due to serious health issues. He eventually needed to
use a wheelchair. In 2003, Jimmy il Fenomeno retired and settled into
an elderly home.In several of his films. Jimmy il Fenomeno's voice was
dubbed by voice artists such as Piero Tiberi, Franco Latini, Ferruccio
Amendola and Enzo Garinei. Jimmy il Fenomeno's name in English
translates to "Jimmy the Phenomenon".
Fenomeno (April 22, 1932 - August 6, 2018) was an Italian actor who
played supporting roles within the Italian cinema.Born in Lucera,
Jimmy il Fenomeno began his acting career in 1957 starring in the film
Legs of Gold starring Totò which was released a year later. He landed
the role after an audition with the film production company Titanus.
An actor spanning nearly 50 years, Jimmy il Fenomeno participated in
over 150 films usually playing minor or supporting roles in a commedia
sexy all'italiana. He suffered from strabismus, which contributed
greatly to his comedic roles as well as his odd laugh exposure.In the
1980s, Jimmy il Fenomeno explored a career in television, He appeared
in the successful Italian television program Drive In directed by
Giancarlo Nicotra and Beppe Ricchia. By the 1990s, there was a decline
in his career due to serious health issues. He eventually needed to
use a wheelchair. In 2003, Jimmy il Fenomeno retired and settled into
an elderly home.In several of his films. Jimmy il Fenomeno's voice was
dubbed by voice artists such as Piero Tiberi, Franco Latini, Ferruccio
Amendola and Enzo Garinei. Jimmy il Fenomeno's name in English
translates to "Jimmy the Phenomenon".
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