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Severo Antonelli (1907–1995) - legendary figure in Philadelphia Italian American history and the subject of one of the largest ever one-man shows at the Smithsonian Institution Franco A. "Frank" Barsotti (1937–2012) - photographer and professor emeritus from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Eduardo Ciannelli (1888–1969) was an Italian baritone and character actor with a long career in American films, mostly playing gangsters and criminals; Robert G. Vignola (1882–1953), born in Trivigno, Basilicata, Italy, one of the first Italian-American stars in cinema, later one of the silent screen's most prolific directors.
Sanjaya Malakar, American Idol season six finalist; half-Italian through his mother; Pablo Manavello – Italian-born Venezuelan composer, guitarist, singer and songwriter; Al Martino, singer; Guy Marks (1923–1987) (Mario Scarpa) actor, comedian, singer and impressionist; Dean Martin (1917–1995), born Dino Crocetti, singer and film actor [8]
Italian Americans (Italian: italoamericani) are Americans who have full or partial Italian ancestry. According to the Italian American Studies Association, the current population is about 18 million, an increase from 16 million in 2010, corresponding to about 5.4% of the total population of the United States.
This category page lists notable citizens of the United States of Italian ethnic or national origin or descent, whether partial or full. The main article for this category is Italian Americans . Note - Articles lists in the occupation sub-categories are not (directly) listed in this category.
The UNICO president sees DeVito as a role model who "embodies many core values cherished by Italian Americans such as close family ties, living at home and savoring favorite Italian dishes."
Italian Americans have been highly influential on American cinema, notably as directors, but also as actors, producers and screenwriters. [1] Notable directors
Other notable Italian Americans, like Al Pacino, Liza Minnelli and Steve Schirripa — who placed one of the biggest orders of cannoli Veniero’s had ever received — have been through the doors.