Angelo Rossitto

Biography

Angelo Salvatore Rossitto, rojen 18. februarja 1908 v Omahi v Nebraski, je bil izjemen ameriški igralec in glasovni umetnik, znan po svojem edinstvenem talentu in navdušujoči prisotnosti na zaslonu. Standing at a height of 2'11", he was affectionately billed as "Little Angie" or "Moe," capturing the hearts of audiences with his diverse portrayals in over 70 films. Rossitto's career kicked off with silent film appearances alongside legendary actors like Lon Chaney and John Barrymore, showcasing his versatility by embodying a wide range of characters, from dwarfs and midgets to monsters and tujci.

Angelo se je rodil iz sicilijanskega porekla Salvatore Rossitto in Carmela Caniglia s sestro z imenom Josephine Rossitto. His journey in the entertainment industry began when he was discovered by the esteemed John Barrymore, marking his debut in the cinematic world with a role in the classic film "The Beloved Rogue" in 1927. Throughout his career, Rossitto left a lasting impact with memorable performances in notable films such as "Freaks" (1932) and "Child Bride" (1938), solidifying his reputation as a talented and dedicated Igralec.

V štiridesetih letih prejšnjega stoletja je Angelo skupaj z ikoničnimi figurami, kot je Bela Lugosi, v filmih o revščini vrgel srebrni zaslon v filmih o revščini, kar je pokazalo njegovo sposobnost očaranja občinstva s svojo prisotnostjo na zaslonu. Ko je njegova kariera napredovala, je Rossitto prešel na televizijo in si prislužil priznanje za svojo vlogo v priznani policijski dramski seriji "Baretta." V poznejših letih je še naprej zapuščal svoj pečat v industriji z nastopi v filmih, kot so "Alex in Wonderland" (1970), "Dracula proti Frankenstein" (1971) in "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (1985), kjer je upodobil lik "mojster" nasproti Mel Gibsona.