Entertainment · Celebrity · 2 hrs ago
Italian actor and musician Giorgio Bracardi dies at 93
Giorgio Bracardi, an Italian actor and musician, has died at the age of 93.
His family announced his death.
He was born in Rome and became known for Alto Gradimento, a radio show he helped create with Renzo Arbore, Gianni Boncompagni and Mario Marenco.
The show used invented characters, unusual voices and absurd humor, helping change Italian radio comedy.
Bracardi also appeared on television in Quelli della notte and Striscia la notizia, and acted alongside Bud Spencer in the film Banana Joe.
He began his career as a professional musician, and music shaped the voices and sounds in his comedy.
He had been living in a care home in Fiano Romano after breaking his femur the previous spring.
Italian actor and musician Giorgio Bracardi has died at 93, his family announced.
Bracardi was a key contributor to the radio comedy programme Alto Gradimento, created with Renzo Arbore, Gianni Boncompagni and Mario Marenco.
He was known for comic characters including Scarpantibus, Ermanno Catenacci, Max Vinella and Professor Marcellini.
He also appeared on television in Quelli della notte and Striscia la notizia, and acted alongside Bud Spencer in Banana Joe.
Born in Rome, Bracardi had been living in a care home in Fiano Romano after breaking a femur the previous spring.
- Who
- Giorgio Bracardi, an Italian actor and musician.
- What
- He has died at 93. His family announced his death.
- When
- The date of death is not stated. The report was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- The report says he was born in Rome and had been living in a care home in Fiano Romano.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
And let me have fun!
Alto Gradimento debuted on Rai’s Second Programme.
Bracardi broke a femur and was admitted to a care home in Fiano Romano.
Sky TG24 reported that Bracardi had died at 93 and that his family announced his death.
- Age
- 93
- Birthplace
- Rome
- Alto Gradimento debut
- 7 July 1970
- Care home
- Fiano Romano
- Television appearances
- Quelli della notte; Striscia la notizia
Sources
Related news
Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial begins in London
John Stamos Says Beach Boys Singer Mike Love Faces Serious Health Challenges
Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer’s wedding in Hawaii
Amanda Seyfried says she declined a role with frequent sex scenes
Sean Combs Taken to Hospital After Reported Head Injury in Prison
Sean Combs reportedly taken from New Jersey prison for head injury
Keegan Allen Robbed at Gunpoint Outside West Hollywood Grocery Store
Choreographer Miguel says rivalry with Egor Druzhinin continues
Tokai On Air YouTuber Ryo announces his marriage
Matthew Lowe and Emily Markus marry in Santa Barbara
