Primo Carnera

Primo Carnera

Deceased · Born: Oct 26, 1906 · Died: Jun 29, 1967

1949
1933

Personal Details

Height6' 5"
BornOct 26, 1906 Sequals, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Biography

Primo Carnera, a celebrated Italian actor, was born on October 26, 1906, in the quaint and picturesque town of Sequals, situated in the captivating region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Throughout his remarkable and illustrious acting career, he successfully managed to captivate and mesmerize audiences worldwide with his impressive and memorable performances in a diverse range of films, including the iconic and highly acclaimed "Hercules Unchained" (1959),the heartwarming and endearing "A Kid for Two Farthings" (1955),and the action-packed and thrilling "The Bigger They Are" (1931).

Primo Carnera's life beyond the spotlight of his illustrious acting career was a testament to the enduring power of love and devotion, as he shared a lifelong bond with the stunning Giuseppina Kovacic, a union that was marked by a deep and abiding affection that only grew stronger with each passing day.

Primo Carnera's life was tragically abbreviated when he succumbed to the devastating effects of liver disease on the twenty-ninth of June, nineteen sixty-seven, in the very town where he first drew breath, Sequals, nestled within the picturesque Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy.

Career

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1959
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1956
A Kid for Two Farthings
A Kid for Two Farthings as Python Macklin
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1954
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1933
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Bombshell
Bombshell as Primo Carnera - in the Opening Montage (uncredited)