Obituary of Carlo Ponti

Carlo Ponti

Carlo Ponti (born December 11th, 1912 in Magenta, Italy) was a Film Producer who was most recognized because of his nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture for producing the movie "Doctor Zhivago". Carlo died on January 10th, 2007 and his eventual death was reportedly because of pulmonary complications. He was 94 at the end.

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Carlo Ponti Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ponti, Carlo
Common Name: Carlo Ponti
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Magenta, Italy
Birth Date: December 11, 1912
Age: 94 (at death)
Occupation: Film Producer

Nationality: Italian
Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

Carlo's Family Tree

Birth Name: Carlo Fortunaro Pietro Ponti
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Giuliana Fiastri (married 1946-divorced 1965)
Sophia Loren (married 1957-annulled 1962-married 1966)

Son(s):

Carlo Ponti Jr. (born 29 December 1968)
Edoardo Ponti (born 6 January 1973)
Alessandro (born 1953)

Daughter(s):

Guendalina (born 1951)

Death Notice:

Date: January 10 2007 at age 94
Place: Geneva, Switzerland
Cause of Death: Pulmonary disease

Category Tags:

Film Producer Italian Born on December 11th Born in 1912 Died in 2007 Died at age 94 Died from Pulmonary disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Despite the obvious desperation, nothing is hopeless, nothing is futile with the exception of me being a real star."

"Carlo Ponti, the last of the great Andrea Doria Boys, died following a long, successful career in Formula One. Ponti was a three-time champion and was widely considered one of the greatest drivers of his era. He was also a promotor of motor racing and the founder of the International Automobile Federation. (V)"

"Carlo Ponti's remarkable life, filled with passionate filmmaking, groundbreaking productions, and a strong commitment to his family and craft, will forever be celebrated and remembered. (V)"

"Carlo Ponti was a highly successful and influential film producer, known for his work on numerous Academy Award-winning films throughout his career. Sadly, his death was brought on by a long battle with illness, leaving a void in the film industry that has yet to be filled. (V)"

Is Mr. Carlo Ponti still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.