Adolfo Celi was an Italian film actor and director. Born in Curcuraci, Messina, Sicily, Celi appeared in nearly 100 films. Although a prominent actor in Italian cinema and famed for many roles, he is best remembered internationally for his portrayal of Emilio Largo in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball. Celi later spoofed his Thunderball role in the film OK Connery opposite Sean Connery's brother, Neil Connery.
- Occupation
- film director, actor, film producer, stage actor
- Citizenship
- Italy, Kingdom of Italy
- Born
- July 27, 1922
- Died
- February 19, 1986
