Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Creator / LinoVentura

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheComicallySerious: His trademark style in comedies, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard such as ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'' and ''Film/LesBarbouzes''.

to:

* TheComicallySerious: His trademark style in comedies, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard such as ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'' ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'', ''Film/LesBarbouzes'' and ''Film/LesBarbouzes''.''Film/NeNousFachonsPas''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ''Film/NeNousFachonsPas'' (1966)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never wanting to apply for the nationality (he wanted to stay "true to his Italian roots"), which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was in the country.

to:

He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never wanting to apply for the nationality (he wanted to stay "true to his Italian roots"), which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was in the country. He was even born on France's national day.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Film/TouchezPasAuGrisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Film/TouchezPasAuGrisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first movie role.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:

Added DiffLines:

* ''Film/EspionLeveToi'' (1982)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale "Lino" Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987) was an Italian actor who settled and made his fame in France.

to:

Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale "Lino" Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987) was an Italian actor and wrestler who settled and made his fame in France.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never applying for the nationality, which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was in the country.

to:

He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never applying wanting to apply for the nationality, nationality (he wanted to stay "true to his Italian roots"), which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was in the country.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ''Film/AscenseurPourLEchafaud'' (1958)

to:

* ''Film/AscenseurPourLEchafaud'' ''Film/ElevatorToTheGallows'' (1958)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheComicallySerious: His trademark comedy style, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard such as ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'' and ''Film/LesBarbouzes''.

to:

* TheComicallySerious: His trademark comedy style, style in comedies, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard such as ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'' and ''Film/LesBarbouzes''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[index]]
[[/index]]

Added: 9

Removed: 9

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[index]]


Added DiffLines:

[[index]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

!!Works on TV Tropes:
[[index]]
* ''Film/TouchezPasAuGrisbi'' (1954)
* ''Film/AscenseurPourLEchafaud'' (1958)
* ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'' (1963)
* ''Film/LesBarbouzes'' (1964)
* ''Film/ArmyOfShadows'' (1969)
* ''Film/LastKnownAddress'' (1970)
* ''Film/LeSilencieux'' (1973)
* ''Film/GardeAVue'' (1981)
[[/index]]
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' ''Film/TouchezPasAuGrisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* RetiredBadass: Often played former gangsters who find thelselves forced to go back in action.

to:

* RetiredBadass: Often played former gangsters who find thelselves themselves forced to go back in action.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale "Lino" Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987) was an Italian actor who made his fame in France.

to:

Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale "Lino" Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987) was an Italian actor who settled and made his fame in France.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954, which ended up being his first role.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954.1954, which ended up being his first role.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* RetiredBadass: Often played former gangsters who are forced to go back in action.

to:

* RetiredBadass: Often played former gangsters who are find thelselves forced to go back in action.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking for the nationality, which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was in France.

to:

He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking applying for the nationality, which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was in France.the country.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking for the nationality, which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was.

to:

He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking for the nationality, which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was.was in France.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheComicallySerious: His trademark comedy style, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard.

to:

* TheComicallySerious: His trademark comedy style, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard.Audiard such as ''Film/LesTontonsFlingueurs'' and ''Film/LesBarbouzes''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TheComicallySerious: His trademark comedy style, especially in the films with dialogues written by Michel Audiard.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking for the nationality.

to:

He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking for the nationality.nationality, which speaks volumes on how popular and beloved he was.

Added: 211

Changed: 212

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954. Ventura's movie career rapidly took off, and he went from similar henchman supporting roles to starring roles in gangster films, dramas and comedies alike, to great success from the late 1950s to the late 1970s.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954.

Ventura's movie career rapidly took off, and he went from similar henchman supporting roles to starring roles in gangster films, dramas and comedies alike, to great success from the late 1950s to the late 1970s.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954. Ventura's movie career rapidly took off, and he went from similar henchman supporting roles to starring roles in gangster films, dramas and comedies alike, to great success.

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954. Ventura's movie career rapidly took off, and he went from similar henchman supporting roles to starring roles in gangster films, dramas and comedies alike, to great success.success from the late 1950s to the late 1970s.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* GoodOldFisticuffs: He put his wrestling talents to good use in his fight scenes. The Michale Audiard-written movies in particular have him [[PlayedForLaughs comedically]] clobber people who get in his way.

to:

* GoodOldFisticuffs: He put his wrestling talents to good use in his fight scenes. The Michale Michel Audiard-written movies in particular have him [[PlayedForLaughs comedically]] clobber people who get in his way.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

----
!!Tropes in his works:

* GoodOldFisticuffs: He put his wrestling talents to good use in his fight scenes. The Michale Audiard-written movies in particular have him [[PlayedForLaughs comedically]] clobber people who get in his way.
* RetiredBadass: Often played former gangsters who are forced to go back in action.

Added: 80

Changed: 219

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/linoventura.jpg]]



His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'',

to:

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" henchman type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'',
grisbi'' (''Don't touch the loot'') in 1954. Ventura's movie career rapidly took off, and he went from similar henchman supporting roles to starring roles in gangster films, dramas and comedies alike, to great success.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

Angiolino Giuseppe Pasquale "Lino" Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987) was an Italian actor who made his fame in France.

His parents were Italian immigrants from Parma, they moved to France when he was 8. He was conscripted in the Italian army in World War 2 but deserted. He started a wrestler career in Greco-Roman wrestling, then made himself a name in French professional wrestling. One day, a friend of his told him that director Jacques Becker was looking for a "strong guy" type for his gangster movie, ''Touchez pas au grisbi'',

He ranks #23 at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Frenchman The Greatest Frenchman]] despite never asking for the nationality.
----

Top