Ghione, Emilio b. July 30, 1879 d. January 7, 1930 Italian silent film actor, director and screenwriter. Born Emilio Luigi Carlo Giuseppe Maria Ghione, best known for being the creator and interpreter of the Za la Mort character. He was one of the most significant personalities of the Italian silent cinema. Son of a painter of considerable quality, Giovanni began as a painter and miniaturist. He made his debut in cinema in 1909, holding positions of stuntman. After working for a short time at the Itala Films, the production company of Giovanni...[Read More] (Bio by: Ruggero) Cimitero Parco di Torino, Turin, Provincia di Torino, Piemonte, Italy