Quick Info
| Profession | Playwright, Actor, Director, Composer |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1926 |
| Age | 90 years (died on 13, Oct, 2016) |
| Birthplace | Leggiuno, Kingdom of Italy |
| Date of Death | 13/10/2016 |
Latest News about Dario Fo
24/03/2026
Dario Fo was celebrated on what would have been his 100th birthday. His plays, such as 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' and 'Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay!', are still recognized for their ability to blend comedy with serious political and social commentary, continuing to resonate with audiences globally.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Dario Luigi Angelo Fo |
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| Known for | His solo performance in 1973 Comic Mystery 'Mistero Buffo,' which was based on medieval mystery plays |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Grey |
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| Educational Qualification | A degree in Architectural Studies at the Polytechnic University, Milan, Italy |
Personal Life
| Religion | Atheist |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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| Marriage Date | 24/06/1954 |
| Marriage Place | Saint Ambrose Basilica, Milan |
Family
| Father | Felice Fo (socialist, station master, actor in an amateur theatre company) | ||||
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| Mother | Pina Rota Fo (writer) | ||||
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| Spouse | Franca Rame (Italian theater actress, playwright) | ||||
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Career
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| Genre | Drama | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dario Fo was the eldest of three siblings. | |
| 2. His mother, Pina Rota Fo, wrote about her life in a book titled ‘Land of Frogs.' | |
| 3. He moved frequently across the Swiss border during childhood due to his father's job in the railway authorities. | |
| 4. In childhood, he learned stories from his maternal grandfather, fishermen, and glassblowers in Lombardy. | |
| 5. Dario Fo lived in Porto Valtravaglia during his early years, known for having the highest number of insane people. | |
| 6. He relocated to Milan in 1940 to study at the Brera Academy but left during World War II. | |
| 7. During the war, he joined Mussolini's Fascist Army to aid his father in smuggling allied soldiers, refugees, and Jewish scientists in disguise. | |
| 8. Afterward, he escaped, roamed before joining the Resistance movement. | |
| 9. Following World War II, Dario Fo returned to Milan for architecture studies at the Brera Academy, then explored painting and acting in small theatres. | |
| 10. While studying architecture, he shared imaginative stories with friends, reminiscent of his childhood by the lakeside. | |
| 11. He abandoned his thesis on Roman Architecture post-World War II. | |
| 12. In 1950, he began collaborating with Franco Parenti and radio actors for a comedy show. | |
| 13. Working in films taught Dario Fo about storytelling, which he applied in his theatre plays. |