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Dario Fo

Dario Fo

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Music
Birthday
March 24, 1926
Age
99
Height
0'0" (0 cm)
Net Worth
$5M
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About

Dario Fo was a renowned Italian playwright, actor, theatre director, stage designer, songwriter, and political activist. He was a prominent figure on the Italian left wing and a master of satire. Fo was particularly known for his improvisational style and his revival of traditional Italian theatrical forms like commedia dell'arte. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997, cementing his legacy as one of the most important playwrights of the 20th century.

Career Timeline

1950D$0.001M

Begins Theatrical Career

Fo starts his career in theater, experimenting with satire and political commentary.

1969C$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

Mistero Buffo

Dario Fo begins performing his most famous play *Mistero Buffo*.

1970B$0.05M+$0.04M

Accidental Death of Anarchist

Writes *Accidental Death of an Anarchist* which brought him international recognition.

1997A$3M+$2.95M

Nobel Prize in Literature

Fo receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work.

2000B$4M+$1M

Still Actively Writing

Continues to write and produce plays despite his Nobel Prize.

2016B$5M+$1M

Death of Dario Fo

Fo dies in Milan, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking political theater.

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