Peppino De Filippo

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Peppino De Filippo (August 24, 1903 - January 27, 1980) was an Italian actor.

De Filippo was born in Naples, brother of actor and dramatist Eduardo De Filippo and of Titina. He made his stage debut at the age of six. He played in several movies such as Rome-Paris-Rome, Variety Lights, A Day in Court, Ferdinand I, King of Naples and Boccaccio '70. He is however most remembered for his several artistic partnerships with Totò, on movies such as Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina and La banda degli onesti.

He died in Rome.