Amongst the most beloved and apreciated italian comic actors, during the 70s and the 80s he was the protagonist of movies by great directors like Luciano Salce, Nanni Loy, Steno, Dino Risi. The part of Nonno Libero in the tv series "Un medico in famiglia" gives him new popularity. He performed some of the tracks included in his movies, like the theme of "Vieni avanti cretino" composed by Fabio Frizzi.
A composer and arranger who worked both for pop and film music. In the 60s even Hollywood was charmed by his song "More", opening theme for "Mondo cane", that lead him to a nomination for the Academy Award. In 1977 he composed the score of "La ragazza dal pigiama giallo" ("The pyjama girl case"), produced by Cinevox Record. It includes the track "Look at her dancing", characterized by a disco atmosphere and performed by Amanda Lear. This track is today very rare and it is amongst every collector's most wanted list.
In his career, Piero Piccioni composed more than 300 soundtracks, working with the greatest directors of the italian cinema. His name is certainly deeply connected to the Comedy genre, thanks to the fortunate artistic partnerships with Alberto Sordi and with directors like Lina Wertmuller. He composed the scores "Il Presidente del Borgorosso Football Club" and "Mimì metallurgico ferito nell'onore" ("The seduction of Mimì") for Cinevox Record.
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