Carlo Giuffrè, a name forever intertwined with those of Aldo Giuffrè, Naples, and Eduardo De Filippo. As the younger brother of Aldo Giuffrè, Carlo has had a remarkably long and illustrious career, spanning multiple mediums and genres, including theater, film, and television. He has effortlessly transitioned between playing dashing male leads and sidesplitting comedic roles, often drawing inspiration from the Commedia dell'Arte style.
One of the most notable instances of their collaboration on the big screen is in Tre sotto il lenzuolo (1979),where Aldo Giuffrè played a cardinal and Carlo Giuffrè portrayed a businessman who mistakenly believes the woman in his hotel room is a gift from the cardinal. This meeting of the minds resulted in a cinematic masterpiece that is nothing short of irrepressible.
As a native of Naples, Carlo Giuffrè has never disowned his hometown, and in fact, has often set his work in the city that the great Neapolitan playwright, Eduardo De Filippo, believed was a must-see before passing away. Carlo Giuffrè has had the privilege of performing in many of De Filippo's plays, both as an actor and director, and has been instrumental in bringing the playwright's works to life.
Carlo Giuffrè's on-screen presence has been a staple of many films, often playing the role of a charming ladies' man, a clown, or a powerful Camorra godfather. His first filmed appearance was in De Filippo's Side Street Story (1950),and he went on to star in Steno's TV mini-series L'ombra nera del Vesuvio (1986).
Eduardo De Filippo played a pivotal role in Carlo Giuffrè's successful career, as the actor has been a devoted performer of his work for decades. Carlo Giuffrè met De Filippo in 1948, while studying at the Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica, and the two remained close until De Filippo's passing in 1984.
Throughout his illustrious career, Carlo Giuffrè has received numerous accolades, including a David de Donatello in 1984 and the title of 'Grande Ufficiale' in 2007, bestowed upon him by the Italian President.
