Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastroianni, Knight Grand Cross (28 September 1924 – 19 December 1996) was an Italian film actor. His prominent films include La Dolce Vita, 8½, La Notte, Divorce Italian Style, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, A Special Day and Ready to Wear. Mastroianni was paired up with Sophia Loren in twelve movies over a period of twenty years, and co-starred in five movies with his real-life former lover Catherine Deneuve. His honours included British Film Academy Awards, Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival and two Golden Globe Awards.