There are many Sicilian actors who have their roots in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. What makes a Sicily vacation one of the finest to experience? Its vibrant culture and colorful history makes it a one in a million place worth visiting and remembering. The preserved architecture and archeological sites, magnificent beaches and landscapes, combined with world famous Sicilian food and wine – all should be a part of your Sicily Vacation.
And what else makes the island very special? With over five million inhabitants, many of them are so famous that they have made it to Hollywood, making a name for themselves and bringing prestige to their hometown.
Numerous actors are of Sicilian descent. Some of the most renowned Sicilian actors in Hollywood are The Minnellis, Frank Sinatra, Argentina Brunetti (actress/writer: It’s a Wonderful life), Sonny Bono, and Al Pacino. They also have Frank Capra (Film Director: It happened one night, You Can’t Take it with You) and Richard Castellano (actor: The Godfather) all of which are pure-blooded Sicilian. Others like Cyndi Lauper, Susan Sarandon, Steven Tyler (singer: Aerosmith), Sal Mineo (actor: Rebel Without a Cause), John Turturro, Aida Turturro, and John Bon Jovi, are half Sicilian.
Sicily has it all…rich heritage and magnificent culture. However, one of the most serious social problems confronting Sicily nowadays is the Sicilian fraternity known as the Mafia or the La Cosa Nostra. Mafia or La Cosa Nostra is a criminal society, which is believed to have emerged in late 19th century Sicily, claiming power and sovereignty over a territory in which it operates its rackets.
As the organization and its history caught the attention and interest of the famous writers, film directors, and producers of Hollywood, several stories were filmed to portray its existence and its main role in Italian society. Some of these are “The Godfather”, “The Sicilian Clan”, “The Sopranos”, “Mafia!” and others. Many Italian critics, however, commented that most of the movies are exaggerations of what real Italians are like.
Discovering Sicily will surely make you feel like you’re traveling to another world, a different world. Sicily is a mixture of almost all the significant civilizations in the world; it is a land like no other. For that reason, most people find the place most ideal to live in and settle down. Some Hollywood celebrities who were once immigrants of Sicily are Iron Eyes Cody, Ben Gazzarra, and Sylvester Stallone.
Therefore, if you are looking for a place to spend your next vacation, Sicily is the perfect choice. Not only does it have traces of the past, it also has the marvels of the present and all the wonderful people, particularly, the Sicilian actors in Hollywood who were born to make history.
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by James Iozia
