Ricky Tognazzi

Italian actor and film director (born 1955)
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Ricky Tognazzi

Summary

Ricky Tognazzi is a human[1]. He was born in Milan[2]. He was born on May 1, 1955[3]. He worked as a film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ricky Tognazzi's place of birth was Milan[2].
  • Ricky Tognazzi was born on May 1, 1955[3].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's father was Ugo Tognazzi[10].
  • Ricky Tognazzi was married to Simona Izzo[11].
  • Ricky Tognazzi held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's professions included film director[4].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's professions included actor[5].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's professions included film actor[7].
  • Ricky Tognazzi worked as a film producer[8].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's professions included television actor[13].
  • Ricky Tognazzi received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[14].
  • Ricky Tognazzi received the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor[15].
  • Ricky Tognazzi received the David di Donatello for Best New Director[16].
  • Ricky Tognazzi received the David di Donatello for Best Director[17].
  • Ricky Tognazzi received the Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director[18].
  • Ricky Tognazzi received the Ciak d'oro - Best first work by an Italian director[19].
  • Ricky Tognazzi is recorded as male[20].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's Commons category is recorded as Ricky Tognazzi[22].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's family name is recorded as Tognazzi[23].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's given name is recorded as Riccardo[24].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's pseudonym is recorded as Ricky Tognazzi[25].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's relative is recorded as Francesco Venditti[26].
  • Ricky Tognazzi's nominated for is recorded as Young European Film of the Year[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Ricky Tognazzi… he was born on May 1, 1955[3]. His father was Ugo Tognazzi[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], film producer[8], and television actor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[14], a grade of an order[28], in Italy[29]; David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor[15], a film award category[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1980[32]; David di Donatello for Best New Director[16], a film award category[33], in Italy[34], founded in 1981[35]; David di Donatello for Best Director[17], a film award category[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1955[38]; Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director[18], an award for best new director[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1974[41]; and Ciak d'oro - Best first work by an Italian director[19], a film award category[42], in Italy[43].

Personal Life

Among Ricky Tognazzi's spouses was Simona Izzo[11].

Why It Matters

Ricky Tognazzi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Ricky Tognazzi born?

Ricky Tognazzi's place of birth was Milan[2].

Who were Ricky Tognazzi's parents?

Ricky Tognazzi's father was Ugo Tognazzi[10].

Who was Ricky Tognazzi married to?

Ricky Tognazzi's spouses include Simona Izzo[11].

What did Ricky Tognazzi do for work?

Ricky Tognazzi worked as film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], and film producer[8].

What awards did Ricky Tognazzi receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[14], David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor[15], David di Donatello for Best New Director[16], and David di Donatello for Best Director[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Riccardo
    Spouse Simona Izzo
    Sibling Maria Sole Tognazzi, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Thomas Robsahm
    Family name Tognazzi
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