Marcello Mastroianni biography

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Marcello Mastroianni was an Italian actor who rose to prominence in the 1960's. Following a brief stint in amateur theater, Mastroianni became a star within Italian cinema in the 1950's, when he caught the attention of Federico Fellini. Mastroianni acted in some of Fellini's biggest movies, including La Dolce Vita and 8 1/2.