Gianfranco Funari
About Gianfranco Funari
Gianfranco Funari (21 March 1932 - 12 July 2008) was an Italian television host, writer, stand-up comedian and actor. He was born in Rome and, after working as a croupier in casinos in Hong Kong and Saint Vincent, was introduced to stand-up comedy by actor Oreste Lionello, who had spotted him performing in a Roman nightclub. He specialized in satirical monologues and made his television debut in 1970 in the RAI variety show La domenica e un'altra cosa. In 1981 he created the successful political talk show Aboccaperta, and he went on to write and host numerous programs including Funari news and Apocalypse Show. In 1994 he was invited to edit the newspaper L'Indipendente, where he also worked as a columnist. He died on July 12, 2008, at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, where he had been hospitalized for lung and heart problems.
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Who was Gianfranco Funari?
Gianfranco Funari was an Italian television host, writer, stand-up comedian and actor, born in Rome on 21 March 1932, who specialized in satirical monologues.
How did Gianfranco Funari get into stand-up comedy?
After working as a croupier in casinos in Hong Kong and Saint Vincent, Gianfranco Funari was introduced to stand-up by actor Oreste Lionello, who had spotted him performing in a Roman nightclub.
When did Gianfranco Funari debut on television?
Gianfranco Funari made his television debut in 1970 in the RAI variety show La domenica e un'altra cosa.
What was Aboccaperta?
Aboccaperta was a successful political talk show that Gianfranco Funari created in 1981.
Which programs did Gianfranco Funari host?
Besides Aboccaperta, Gianfranco Funari wrote and hosted numerous programs, including Funari news and Apocalypse Show.
Did Gianfranco Funari work for a newspaper?
In 1994 Gianfranco Funari was invited to edit the newspaper L'Indipendente, where he also worked as a columnist.
When did Gianfranco Funari die?
Gianfranco Funari, the Rome-born host and comedian, died in Milan on 12 July 2008.
