Ítalo Balbo Di Fratti Rossi (19 January 1931 – 2 August 2011) was a Brazilian actor who had a prolific career in Brazilian national television and cinema.
Career Rossi was born on 19 January 1931 in Botucatu, the son of Italian emigrants Ottorino Humberto Rossi and Iacopina Coppola. Rossi began his prolific career in Rio de Janeiro, working at Theatro Municipal alongside actors Sérgio Britto, Fernando Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Manoel Carlos, and many others.
In television, Rossi played characters in numerous telenovelas, including Escrava Isaura (1976), Que Rei Sou Eu? (1989), Senhora do Destino (2005–2006), and Belíssima (2005–2006). He also took part in the children's television series Sítio do Picapau Amarelo in 1977. In 2008, Rossi was also cast in the sitcom Toma Lá, Dá Cá.
Rossi's credits in cinema span since 1953 until 2008, having roles in films like The Brave Warrior, María, mãe do filho de Deus (2003), and Sexo com Amor? (2008).
Rossi died in Rio de Janeiro on 2 August 2011 at the age of 80 after being hospitalized due to respiratory problems.
Selected roles Year Title Role Notes 1953 Esquina da Ilusão Film O Homem dos Papagaios Film 1968 The Brave Warrior Conrado Frota 1975 Bravo! Paes Duarte TV series 1976 Escrava Isaura José TV series 1981–1982 Brilhante Delegado TV series 1989 Que Rei Sou Eu? Marquês de Castilha 2002 Coração de Estudante Bonifácio Special guest 2003 Mãe do Filho de Deus Caiaphas Film 2005 Mandrake Dr. Graff TV series 2005–2006 Senhora do Destino Alfred TV series Belíssima Fernando Medeiros TV series 2008 Sexo Com Amor? Padre Ancelmo Film 2008–2009 Toma Lá, Dá Cá Ladir Miranda Sitcom
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