An Italian actor, director and producer, born in Francavilla al Mare, Abruzzo, Italy. He began his career as an actor, where he made his debut in the movie Rubacuori in 1931. He continued to act for several years, then turned to producing and directing in the movie The Cold Killer (1967), followed by Piluk, the Timid One in 1968. Then he returned again to acting. He married actress Tina Xeo in 1935. He died on March 7, 1988 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.