Gianfranco Barra


Gianfranco Barra was an Italian actor. He appeared in more than 80 films, mainly as a character actor. Born in Rome, Barra studied at the Silvio d’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts in his hometown. First active on stage, he made his film debut in 1968. He was also active on television, in commercials, and as a playwright. Barra died in Rome on 23 March 2025, at the age of 84.

Selected filmography

Avanti! The Seduction of Mimi Dirty Weekend Bread and Chocolate Black Holiday Policewoman Il lumacone Playing the Field The Mazurka of the Baron, the Saint and the Early Fig Tree La polizia accusa: il Servizio Segreto uccide The Suspicious Death of a Minor La professoressa di scienze naturali Double Murder The Virgo, the Taurus and the Capricorn I nuovi mostri L'altra metà del cielo Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen A Policewoman on the Porno Squad Sugar, Honey and Pepper Prickly Pears Banana Joe Scorpion with Two Tails Eccezzziunale... veramente Sapore di mare 2 Zero in condotta It's Happening Tomorrow What if Gargiulo Finds Out? The Gamble The Invisible Wall Flight of the Innocent Acquitted for Having Committed the Deed Giovanni Falcone The Talented Mr. Ripley Screw Loose The Jokes