Jackie Basehart
John Anthony Carmine Michael "Jackie" Basehart was an American-Italian actor, mainly active in Italian cinema.
Life and career
Born in Santa Monica, California, Basehart was the son of actor Richard Basehart and actress Valentina Cortese.
For a few years, between the mid-1970s and the early 1980s, he was among the most requested young actors in Italian cinema, appearing in many films, although mainly in supporting roles. At that time he was hailed for "genius and recklessness" because of his excesses, which were extensively discussed by Italian gossip columns.
Last years and death
Struck by a supranuclear palsy, which progressively involved difficulty in swallowing, obesity, several hospitalizations and operations, and gradual paralysis, Basehart died at his home in Milan on 16 May 2015, at age 63, predeceasing his mother.
Partial filmography
Sealed Orders - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea La linea del fiume - OwenMimì Bluette... fiore del mio giardino - David RossThe Black Corsair - Corsaro RossoThe Inglorious Bastards - BerleThe [Iron Hand of the Mafia] - TonySesso e volentieri - The PrinceViuuulentemente mia - Frank Lovejoy Odd Squad - Pvt. Kirk JonesMai con le donne Festival The Return of Sandokan - Sir BurtonTea with Mussolini - Count Bernardini