Amongst the most beloved and apreciated italian comic actors, during the 70s and the 80s he was the protagonist of movies by great directors like Luciano Salce, Nanni Loy, Steno, Dino Risi. The part of Nonno Libero in the tv series "Un medico in famiglia" gives him new popularity. He performed some of the tracks included in his movies, like the theme of "Vieni avanti cretino" composed by Fabio Frizzi.
Deeply connected with film music since his very early years, he starts his careeer collaborating with the director Silvano Agosti. He works with the songwriter Fabrizio De Andrè in creating the album "Non al denaro né all'amore né al cielo". He meets Marco Bellocchio, who asks him to compose the score for "Nel nome del padre" ("In the Name of the Father"). This experience consecrates Piovani as a soundtrack composer and leads him to meet with main italian directors, from Fellini to Monicelli, for whom he writes the score of "Il Marchese del Grillo" ("The Marquis of Grillo"). In 1999 he wins the Academy Award for the soundtrack of "La vita è bella" ("Life is Beautiful") by Roberto Benigni.
In his career, Piero Piccioni composed more than 300 soundtracks, working with the greatest directors of the italian cinema. His name is certainly deeply connected to the Comedy genre, thanks to the fortunate artistic partnerships with Alberto Sordi and with directors like Lina Wertmuller. He composed the scores "Il Presidente del Borgorosso Football Club" and "Mimì metallurgico ferito nell'onore" ("The seduction of Mimì") for Cinevox Record.
In their career, Avion Travel have been able to deal with several music genres, ranging from rock to jazz and pop. Servillo and the others do not like labels and this is proven by the fact that they were not scared by other art forms and by creating music for movie and theatre. For example, they composed the wonderful soundtrack for "In una notte di chiaro di luna" ("Crystal or Ash, Fire or Wind, as Long as It's Love") by Lina Wertmuller.
Actor, singer and anchorman, he is one of the most popular italian comics, protagonist of many cabaret shows and erotic comedies. He collaborates for many years with Pier Francesco Pingitore and with the Bagaglino troupe. As a singer, he records a lot of succesful songs, having ironic and surreal lyrics. His greatest hit is "Mi scappa la pipì papà", released on 45rpm by Cinevox Record, remaining 15 weeks in the charts.
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