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Agostino "Dino" De Laurentiis (Italian: [ˈdiːno de lauˈrɛnti.is]; 8 August 1919 – 10 November 2010) was an Italian film producer and businessman who held both Italian and American citizenship. Following a brief acting career in the late 1930s and early 1940s, he moved into film production; alongside Carlo Ponti, he brought Italian cinema to the international scene in the post-World War II period. He produced or co-produced over 500 films, with 38 of his Hollywood films receiving Academy Award nominations. He was also the creator and operator of DDL Foodshow, a chain of Italian specialty foods stores.

Quick facts about Dino De Laurentiis

  • Full name: Dino De Laurentiis
  • Born: 1919-08-08
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q296796

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Who is Dino De Laurentiis?

Agostino "Dino" De Laurentiis (Italian: [ˈdiːno de lauˈrɛnti.is]; 8 August 1919 – 10 November 2010) was an Italian film producer and businessman who held both Italian and American citizenship.

What nationality is Dino De Laurentiis?

Dino De Laurentiis is United States.

When was Dino De Laurentiis born?

Dino De Laurentiis was born on 1919-08-08.

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