Mario Carotenuto

Mario Carotenuto (1920–2014, Italy) was an Italian actor known for his prolific career in film and television, appearing in over 100 productions from the 1940s through the 2000s. He specialized in comedic supporting roles, collaborating with directors such as Dino Risi, Luigi Zampa, and Ettore Scola in classics like *Il sorpasso* (1962) and *C’eravamo tanto amati* (1974). Carotenuto’s versatile performances helped define the post-war Italian comedy genre, earning him recognition as a staple of Cinecittà’s golden age.