Biography
Umberto Scarpelli was an Italian screenwriter and film director whose career spanned from the 1930s to the early 1960s. Born in Orvieto, Umbria, he began his career in the film industry as an assistant director, contributing to over fifteen films. Notably, he served as an assistant director on Shoeshine (1946) and Bicycle Thieves (1948), both of which are seminal works in Italian neorealism. Scarpelli transitioned to directing with films such as Sant'Elena, piccola isola (1943) and The Secret Conclave (1952). His directorial work often explored historical and dramatic themes, reflecting the so...
Details
Born
May 25, 1904
Died
May 15, 1980
Age at Death
75
Birthplace
Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, Italy
Career Stats
Total Credits
16
As Director
11
As Writer
3
As Producer
2
Avg Rating
7.6/10
Highest Rated
