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Franco Merli

Franco Merli

Actor · born 31 October 1956 · Rome, Italy

Franco Merli was an Italian actor born in Rome, Italy, on the 31st of October, 1956.

Much of Merli's earlier life is unknown, but whilst working as a petrol station attendant at 16, he was discovered by the Italian poet and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini, and was cast in Pasolini's Arabian Nights as Nur Ed Din thanks to his lean figure and dark complexion.

Where to start: Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976).

As actor 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Franco Merli movie?

By viewer score, Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976) at 7.5/10.

What are Franco Merli’s most popular movies?

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom, Ugly, Dirty and Bad, Arabian Nights.

How many movies has Franco Merli made?

6 films on TMDB, 6 as actor.

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