Franco Interlenghi

Franco Interlenghi (1931–2015, Italy) Franco Interlenghi was an Italian actor who rose to fame as a child star in Vittorio De Sica’s neorealist film *Shoeshine* (1946), earning international acclaim for his portrayal of a young shoe-shine boy. He continued his career in Italian cinema, notably appearing in Federico Fellini’s *I Vitelloni* (1953) and a wide range of films and television roles spanning over six decades. Interlenghi’s work contributed to the post-war Italian film industry, blending dramatic and comedic performances until his later years.