Mario Bava
Italian filmmaker, screenwriter, special effects artist and cinematographer (1914–1980)
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Summary
Mario Bava was born on July 31, 1914[1], in Sanremo[2]. He died on April 25, 1980[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], cinematographer[7], writer[8], and special effects artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,954 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Campo Verano[11]
- Father: Eugenio Bava[12]
- Child: Lamberto Bava[13]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[14], Kingdom of Italy[15]
- Occupation: film producer[16], illustrator[17], comics artist[18], director[19], camera operator[20], actor[21], film screenwriter[22], producer[23], filmmaker[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: horror film[26], giallo[27], science fiction film[28], science fiction horror film[29], gothic film[30], gothic horror film[31], slasher film[32], drama film[33], thriller film[34], suspense film[35]
- Commons category: Mario Bava[36]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[37]
- Family name: Bava[38]
- Given name: Mario[39]
- Work location: Italy[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[42]
- Topic has template: Template:Mario Bava[43]
- Name in native language: Mario Bava[44]
Why It Matters
Mario Bava has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Mario Bava born?
Mario Bava was born in Sanremo[2].
Where did Mario Bava die?
Mario Bava died in Rome[4].
Who were Mario Bava's parents?
Mario Bava's father was Eugenio Bava[12].
What did Mario Bava do for work?
Mario Bava worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], cinematographer[7], writer[8], and special effects artist[9].