The death of Renato Scarpa, the unforgettable face of Italian cinema

«Dear friends, those who loved A Nice Sack she can’t help but be sad for the disappearance of Renato Scarpa for a sudden illness ». IS Carlo Verdone to remember first and for all one of the most famous faces of Italian cinema, one of those actors that everyone knows even if they don’t remember his name.

Scarpa was 82 years old. He died of an illness in his Roman home. Born in Milan on September 14, 1939, he was best known for the role of Robertino in Ricomincio da tre by Massimo Troisi as well as for A lot nice by Carlo Verdone, but he had worked with many great authors of Italian cinema and television.

Carlo Verdone finds the perfect words. “Affectionate, gifted with great talent, he had the gift of “measure”, which not all the actors have … Fantastic workmate, I thank him again for coming on the day of the inauguration of a plaque at the “Palo della morte” in Via Giovanni Conti (Val Melaina area) in Rome, plaque that celebrated that movie. We were very proud because we did not expect the huge crowd that took place. I thank again this dear friend who helped me in my first work with grace, affection and talent. People so humble and kind in their great talent are gone. It will always remain in my best memories ».

An actor like him is defined character actor: they are those actors who know how to find space in every role, even with a few minutes on the screen. The viewer’s attention came straight to him even though he was not the protagonist of the film and was never forgotten. He could be comical and dramatic. He had worked with the Taviani brothers, Dario Argento, Giuliano Montaldo, Marco Bellocchio, Mario Monicelli, Liliana Cavani and many others. We cannot forget Nanni Moretti: Son’s room e Pope. More than 100 roles in all genres.