Sergio Solli

Sergio Solli was an Italian actor and stage director.

Life and career

Born in Naples, Solli was originally a hairdresser who acted in small amateur dramatics as a hobby, but his career had a turning point in the 1970s after a successful audition with Eduardo De Filippo; he stayed with his stage for numerous years, also appearing in several De Filippo's television works.
Solli was also a theatre director, and worked on stage with the companies of Carlo Giuffrè, Mariano Rigillo, Roberto De Simone, among others. In cinema he had a busy career as a character actor, both in dramatic and comedic roles, and is best remembered for his roles in Luciano De Crescenzo's films.
Solli died on 3 February 2023, at the age of 78.