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 socio-political climate of post-war Italy. Scarpelli's contributions to Italian cinema are marked by his versatility and engagement with contemporary societal issues.
Birthday: May 25, 1904
Death: May 15, 1980
October 25, 1961
October 10, 1940
February 08, 1951
January 02, 1938
October 26, 1960
April 27, 1946
January 22, 1960
June 26, 1943
September 17, 1952
July 21, 1948
October 23, 1936
April 14, 1936
February 15, 1947
September 02, 1960