Date of Birth: March 24, 1926
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: October 13, 2016
Biography
Dario Fo was an Italian playwright, actor, and composer born on March 24, 1926, in Sangiano, Lombardy, Italy. He is best known for his satirical works, which frequently criticized political corruption, organized crime, and the Church. Fo’s most famous play, “Accidental Death of an Anarchist,” is a sharp critique of police corruption and remains highly influential. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997 for emulating the jesters of the Middle Ages in scourging authority and upholding the dignity of the downtrodden. Fo’s work was often performed with his wife, actress Franca Rame, and together they formed a powerful creative partnership. Dario Fo passed away on October 13, 2016, in Milan, Italy.
5 Interesting Facts about Dario Fo
1. Dario Fo’s play “Accidental Death of an Anarchist” was inspired by the 1969 death of Italian anarchist Giuseppe Pinelli.
2. Fo’s wife, Franca Rame, was a significant collaborator and co-star in many of his works.
3. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997.
4. Dario Fo was heavily involved in political activism and was a member of the Italian Communist Party.
5. He was known for his use of the ancient Italian art form “commedia dell’arte.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dario Fo
1. “A theatre, a literature, an artistic expression that does not speak for its own time has no relevance.”
2. “The dangerous thing about writing plays is that you can’t always control who comes to see them.”
3. “With comedy I can search for the profound.”
4. “Life is too important to be taken seriously.”
5. “Satire is the weapon of reason.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Dario Fo’s highest net worth achieved was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Dario Fo and Franca Rame had one son, Jacopo Fo, who is also a writer, actor, and activist.
Relevant Links
2. [Dario Fo – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0287689/
3. [Encyclopedia Britannica – Dario Fo](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dario-Fo
4. [The Guardian Obituary](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/oct/13/dario-fo-obituary
5. [Accidental Death of an Anarchist – Analysis](https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/anarchist/summary/
