An Italian actor born in 1909, he gained fame with his debut in the neorealist classic "Bicycle Thieves" (1948), directed by Vittorio De Sica. Initially a factory worker, his authentic portrayal of an impoverished father searching for his stolen bicycle resonated deeply with audiences. Despite this success, he struggled to find consistent acting work thereafter and returned to factory labor. His brief film career, marked by occasional roles, remains a testament to the neorealism movement's impact.