Bruno Bozzetto
Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian cartoon animator, creator of many short pieces, mainly of apolitical or satirical nature. He created his first animated short "Tapum! the weapons' story" in 1958 at the age of 20. His most famous character, a hapless little man named "Signor Rossi" (Mr. Rossi), has been featured in many animated shorts as well as starring in three feature films: Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976), Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977), and Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1977).
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1938-03-03 · Milan, Italy
Known for
- The Visitor (1979) — Animation
- Allegro non troppo (1976) — Man on Rocking Chair
- West and Soda (1965) — Director
- The SuperVips (1968) — Director
- Grasshoppers (1990) — Director
- What a Cartoon! (1995) — Director
- Life in a Tin (1967) — Writer
- Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976) — Director
- Mistertao (1988) — Writer
- Baeus (1987) — Director
- Striptease (1977) — Director
- Under the Chinese Restaurant (1987) — Story
- Europe & Italy (1999) — Director
- The Story of Frank and Nina (2024) — The Commander, Frank's grandfather
- Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1981) — Director
- Baby Story (1978) — Director