Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

1937-02-28 – 2025-10-08 (age 88) Rome, Italy
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Biography

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Paolo Bonacelli (February 28, 1939 - October 8 2025) was an Italian actor.

He is best known for his performance as The Duke de Blangis in Pasolini's notorious Salò (1975). He can also be seen in Midnight Express (1978) and Caligula (1979), in which he plays the role of Cassius Chaerea.

He also co-starred with Roberto Benigni in the films Johnny Stecchino and Night on Earth, both from 1991.

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Known For

Caligula
Caligula

1979

as Chaerea

Mission: Impossible III
Mission: Impossible III

2006

as Monsignore

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Midnight Express
Midnight Express

1978

as Rifki

The American
The American

2010

as Father Benedetto

In the Hand of Dante
In the Hand of Dante

2026

as Priest of Alcamo

Night on Earth
Night on Earth

1991

as Priest

The Stendhal Syndrome
The Stendhal Syndrome

1996

as Dr. Cavanna

Love Sins
Love Sins

1987

as Ercole Leoni

Maddalena
The Commander
The Commander

2023

as Betti

Magical Nights
Magical Nights

2018

as Ennio 'The Great'

Abraham
Abraham

1993

as Melchisedek

This Is the Night
Le Guignolo
Le Guignolo

1980

as Kamal

Giordano Bruno
The Ploy
The Ploy

2016

as Vescovo

Illustrious Corpses
Illustrious Corpses

1976

as Dr. Maxia

Johnny Stecchino
Johnny Stecchino

1991

as D'Agata

Nest of Vipers
Nest of Vipers

1978

as Paolo Mazzarini