Umberto D'Orsi

Acting

Umberto D'Orsi

Born July 30, 1929 · Trieste - Friuli-Venezia Giulia - Italy

Died August 31, 1976 · aged 47

Umberto D'Orsi (30 July 1929 – 31 August 1976) was an Italian character actor and comedian. Born in Trieste, D'Orsi took a degree in law in 1953, but he was already active in theater from 1950, performing in small companies of prose and revue. From 1962 till his death, D'Orsi was a prolific supporting actor, appearing in as many as fifteen films a year. He died in Rome at 47 from a heart attack. …

Known For

I Killed RasputinI Killed Rasputin · 1967
I Killed Rasputin
4.41967
MovieDrama
Grigori Rasputin becomes a fixture of Russia's Imperial Court after saving the life of Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, the haemophiliac heir to the throne. However as war breaks out, Rasputin's enemies see him as a cause and plot fatal revenge against the Russian mystic.
ComplexesComplexes · 1965
Complexes
7.01965
MovieComedy
In the first episode, Quirino tries to conquer co-worker Gabriella. In the second episode, Prof. Beozi ends up in a raid of the police in a local for homosexuals when trying to avoid a scandal. In the third episode, Guglielmo passes all tests in order to become reader of the television news brilliantly, although the commission works with all subtleness's to exclude him.
Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù?Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù? · 1971
Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù?
5.41971
MovieComedy
During a monologue on the theme of adultery, a man reviews a series of famous and anonymous cases of conjugal betrayals ...
MacròMacrò · 1974
Macrò
6.51974
MovieCrimeDrama
The story is about a young hippy called Salvatore who sparks up a relationship with a high class prostitute, Maddalena. The two fall in love and try to start a new life together but things turn ugly when Maddalena is kidnapped by his old hippy pals and Maddalena's dangerous pimp...
Europa cantaEuropa canta · 1966
Europa canta
9.01966
MovieComedyWestern
Little Europe, a town in the American West, is chosen as the site for a European Music Festival to be internationally broadcast via television. The peace of the village is put in jeopardy when it comes to electing judges because the dormant antagonisms of the descendants of Italian, Spanish, French and Germans will be awakened, but the good sheriff easily resolves the dispute. Then the problem becomes more acute when the lawyer Betty, a comely young lady, who is late in coming to the event because she was seized by the henchmen of an industry bully who wants to influence the victory of one of his favorite songs.
Two Sons of RingoTwo Sons of Ringo · 1966
Two Sons of Ringo
6.11966
MovieComedyWestern
Another spoof from the Franco and Ciccio team in which the boys, who are running a scam pretending to be bounty hunters, are 'persuaded' to help a real bounty hunter discover a treasure by claiming to be the heirs of a deceased lawman.
Spirits of the DeadSpirits of the Dead · 1968
Spirits of the Dead
6.21968
MovieHorrorMystery
Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, a sadistic young man haunted by his double, and an alcoholic actor haunted by the Devil.
The Twelve-Handed Men of MarsThe Twelve-Handed Men of Mars · 1964
The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars
5.91964
MovieScience FictionComedy
Four extraterrestrials, X-1, X-2, X-3 and X-4, arrive on Earth in the early sixties. Here they decide to take on human features to study the terrestrials incognito, but end up getting involved in the Roman "dolce vita".

Movies

I Killed RasputinI Killed Rasputin · 1967
I Killed Rasputin
4.41967
MovieDrama
Grigori Rasputin becomes a fixture of Russia's Imperial Court after saving the life of Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, the haemophiliac heir to the throne. However as war breaks out, Rasputin's enemies see him as a cause and plot fatal revenge against the Russian mystic.
ComplexesComplexes · 1965
Complexes
7.01965
MovieComedy
In the first episode, Quirino tries to conquer co-worker Gabriella. In the second episode, Prof. Beozi ends up in a raid of the police in a local for homosexuals when trying to avoid a scandal. In the third episode, Guglielmo passes all tests in order to become reader of the television news brilliantly, although the commission works with all subtleness's to exclude him.
Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù?Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù? · 1971
Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù?
5.41971
MovieComedy
During a monologue on the theme of adultery, a man reviews a series of famous and anonymous cases of conjugal betrayals ...
MacròMacrò · 1974
Macrò
6.51974
MovieCrimeDrama
The story is about a young hippy called Salvatore who sparks up a relationship with a high class prostitute, Maddalena. The two fall in love and try to start a new life together but things turn ugly when Maddalena is kidnapped by his old hippy pals and Maddalena's dangerous pimp...
Europa cantaEuropa canta · 1966
Europa canta
9.01966
MovieComedyWestern
Little Europe, a town in the American West, is chosen as the site for a European Music Festival to be internationally broadcast via television. The peace of the village is put in jeopardy when it comes to electing judges because the dormant antagonisms of the descendants of Italian, Spanish, French and Germans will be awakened, but the good sheriff easily resolves the dispute. Then the problem becomes more acute when the lawyer Betty, a comely young lady, who is late in coming to the event because she was seized by the henchmen of an industry bully who wants to influence the victory of one of his favorite songs.
Two Sons of RingoTwo Sons of Ringo · 1966
Two Sons of Ringo
6.11966
MovieComedyWestern
Another spoof from the Franco and Ciccio team in which the boys, who are running a scam pretending to be bounty hunters, are 'persuaded' to help a real bounty hunter discover a treasure by claiming to be the heirs of a deceased lawman.
Spirits of the DeadSpirits of the Dead · 1968
Spirits of the Dead
6.21968
MovieHorrorMystery
Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, a sadistic young man haunted by his double, and an alcoholic actor haunted by the Devil.
The Twelve-Handed Men of MarsThe Twelve-Handed Men of Mars · 1964
The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars
5.91964
MovieScience FictionComedy
Four extraterrestrials, X-1, X-2, X-3 and X-4, arrive on Earth in the early sixties. Here they decide to take on human features to study the terrestrials incognito, but end up getting involved in the Roman "dolce vita".
Ubalda, All Naked and WarmUbalda, All Naked and Warm · 1972
Ubalda, All Naked and Warm
5.31972
MovieComedy
During the Middle Ages, a clumsy knight returns home where his wife awaits him. Sensuous and beautiful, she has attracted several male admirers during his absence, but her chastity belt has maintained her faithfulness. Now is her chance to wrest the key from him and enjoy herself. The knight’s portly friend has a similar problem with his equally gorgeous wife. And to top it off, both men have designs on the other’s wife — leading them to devise painful methods to discourage the other from trespassing.
The Mona Lisa Has Been StolenThe Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen · 1966
The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
5.21966
MovieThrillerComedy
A thief falls in love with a maid and goes on the run after stealing Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
Let's Talk About WomenLet's Talk About Women · 1964
Let's Talk About Women
6.31964
MovieComedy
Vittorio Gassman stars as different characters in each of the nine episodes of this unusual Italian comedy. Playing everything from a practical joker to a prisoner, he comments upon romance, love and women in general.
Siamo tutti pomicioniSiamo tutti pomicioni · 1963
Siamo tutti pomicioni
9.01963
MovieComedy
Fantozzi: White Collar BluesFantozzi: White Collar Blues · 1975
Fantozzi: White Collar Blues
7.81975
MovieComedy
A good-natured but unlucky Italian is constantly going on a difficult situations, but never lose his mood.
The Sensual ManThe Sensual Man · 1973
The Sensual Man
5.91973
MovieComedyDrama
The Catanese baron Paolo Castorini leaves the closed Sicilian environment and moves to Rome where he enters into erotic relationships with women of all classes. He, however, feels dissatisfied with a life of only the body, compared to his journalist friend Vincenzo and his own father, a sober and serious thinker. But is it too late for him?
I See NakedI See Naked · 1969
I See Naked
6.21969
MovieComedy
Seven sketches including the title sketch "I See Naked" in which a fashion editor begins to see naked women everywhere he goes.
Me, Me, Me... and the OthersMe, Me, Me... and the Others · 1966
Me, Me, Me... and the Others
6.21966
MovieComedy
Sandro is a well-known journalist and he is conducting a survey on human selfishness. Every man and every woman he meets turns into a theme for his inquiry. Even his own wife, Titta.
Summer FrenzySummer Frenzy · 1964
Summer Frenzy
5.91964
MovieComedy
Five episodes: a mature model makes his lover jealous; lovers quarrel; a clumsy Don Juan in business; a dancer and a captain; a beauty falls in love with a Spanish cyclist. The characters in the episodes intertwine, but the stories are not always treated with a light touch.
Oasis of FearOasis of Fear · 1971
Oasis of Fear
5.61971
MovieCrimeThriller
Two young sexually free hippies, Dick and Ingrid, finance their travels by selling naked snaps of Ingrid until their plan is brought to an abrupt end by the Police. Forced on the run the two seek refuge at a seemingly empty isolated large villa. As it turns out the house is inhabited by the middle-aged Barbara who invites them in for some potential three-way hanky-panky that soon locks them into something far more twisted and chilling!
The Two Wizards of the BallThe Two Wizards of the Ball · 1970
The Two Wizards of the Ball
4.81970
MovieComedy
The manager of a football team wants to hire a coach. Luckily the team begin to win but on the eve of an important match the opposing team has their best scorer kidnapped. Will they win the match all the same?
Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzoneQuesto pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone · 1964
Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone
3.01964
MovieComedyMusic
Thirty Italian singers from the sixties sing their hits.
The SchoolgirlThe Schoolgirl · 1975
The Schoolgirl
4.31975
MovieComedyRomance
18-year-old Patrizia and her three friends learn the art of seduction from the local prostitute, Marilena, and seduce the members of town council to stop a shady lawyer from demolishing their favorite hangout place.
The ManiacsThe Maniacs · 1964
The Maniacs
5.01964
MovieComedy
An anthology of brief comic sketches based on manias, mainly sexual, featuring several figures of Italian society.
The ThursdayThe Thursday · 1964
The Thursday
7.01964
MovieComedyDrama
It's the story of a day spent by Dino, separated by his wife, who sees his son Robertino after five years. Dino has not contributed anything in life and to win the affection of his son, invents a story about his past. At the end of the day however, he will succeed in establishing a positive relationship with his son and telling the truth about himself.
Soldiers and corporalsSoldiers and corporals · 1964
Soldiers and corporals
5.61964
MovieComedy
The army challenges the navy in a singing contest.

TV Shows

ScaramoucheScaramouche · 1965
Scaramouche
1965
SeriesFamilyDrama
Nero WolfeNero Wolfe · 1969
Nero Wolfe
9.21969
SeriesCrimeMystery
I miserabiliI miserabili · 1964
I miserabili
7.01964
SeriesDrama
The television series, based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, is one of the most impressive television adaptations of a literary work. Filmed in 1963 over a period of four months at the RAI headquarters in Via Teulada, it is set in France between 1815 and 1833.
Nel mondo di AliceNel mondo di Alice · 1974
Nel mondo di Alice
10.01974
SeriesFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy
On a warm afternoon Alice falls asleep on the lawn and when she wakes up finds herself catapulted into an unreal and colorful world populated by strange characters and talking animals. Following first a white rabbit and then through a mirror, she will have fantastic adventures, amid clumsy talking chessmen and a shrewish duchess, played by Franca Valeri. When she wakes up, everything will return to normal, leaving her with the memory of a frightening but beautiful dream at the same time.