Biography · Italian film director and screenwriter

Bernardo Bertolucci

1941 · 2018

Years lived
77
Photos
33
Bernardo Bertolucci portrait

Born

March 16, 1941

Parma, Italy

Died

November 22, 2018

Rome, Italy

Known for

Italian film director and screenwriter

Bernardo Bertolucci (1941 – 2018) was an Italian film director and screenwriter from Parma, Italy. He became the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director for <em>The Last Emperor</em> (1987). His five-decade career and award-winning films secured his place among cinema's greatest directors.

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  • When did Bernardo Bertolucci die?

    Bernardo Bertolucci died on November 22, 2018 in Rome, Italy, at the age of 77.

  • Where was Bernardo Bertolucci born?

    Bernardo Bertolucci was born in Parma, Italy on March 16, 1941.

  • What is Bernardo Bertolucci best known for?

    Bernardo Bertolucci is best known for Italian film director and screenwriter.

  • How old was Bernardo Bertolucci when they died?

    Bernardo Bertolucci was 77 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Bernardo Bertolucci?

    Bernardo Bertolucci was from Italy.

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