Italian film Rossano Brazzi's career as a bit player in the early 40's. He gained the reputation as a Latin lover type with the roles he played. He appeared in the 1952 film
They Were 300 the first film to depict the story of the Spartans battle. It was during the 1950's that Rossano made his mark in motion pictures with films like
The Barefoot Contessa,
Three Coins in the Fountain, Summertime and
South Pacific. Rossano appeared in 1962's documentary
Mondo Cane. In 1969 Rossano had the lead role in the original
The Italian Job. He appeared
… More on television shows such as Hawaii Five-O, Run For Your Life, Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island throughout the 1960's, 70's and 80's until his retirement due to illness.