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23 July 1994. (1994-07-23) (aged 71) Rome, Italy. Years active. 1947–1991. Mario Brega (25 March 1923 – 23 July 1994) was an Italian character actor. His heavy build meant that he regularly portrayed a thug in his films, particularly earlier in his career in westerns. Later in his career, however, he featured in numerous Italian comedy films.
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“Our orders are to make sure he does not die... but also to make sure he regrets the day he was born.”
–Chico during the interrogation of Joe.
Early life
Nothing is known of Chico's early life. He was likely born in Mexico and at some point turned to a life of crime, joining the Rojo family cartel based in the border town of San Miguel. He assisted them in their operations smuggling alcohol into the United States.
A Fistful of Dollars
When the young Jesús attempts to sneak into the small house in the outskirts of town, hoping to see his mother, he is chased off by Chico and another man, who shoot at his feet, and Chico then assaults his father Julio. Later, when a mysterious stranger comes to town and offers his services to the Rojo family, Chico is responsible for showing Joe to his room. Shortly afterwards, Joe orchestrates a violent confrontation between the Rojo family and Sheriff John Baxter, so that he will have time to search the family estate. Chico was left behind as the lone guard, and Joe, remembering the bandit's earlier treatment of the young boy, shoots at his feet from a concealed location. At first scared, Chico grows irritated and demands his attacker reveal himself. Instead, Joe shoots out the supports holding open a large wooden door, which swings down onto Chico's head, rendering him unconscious. When Joe is later captured by the Rojo thugs, Chico is responsible for his interrogation, receiving great pleasure in causing pain. The next morning, Joe escapes his binds and rolls a barrel of explosives down into the compound, killing Chico and Vincente, another gangster. Their liquor-soaked bodies are then incinerated when Joe lights the room on fire to spook the Rojos who are searching for him.
•Chico was portrayed by Mario Brega, who also portrayed Corporal Wallace in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
•He is based on Kannuki, the tall henchman from
Chico is a supporting antagonist in A Fistful of Dollars. He is a violent member of the Rojo's gang. He was portrayed by Mario Brega, who also played Niño in For A Few Dollars More and Wallace in The Good, the Bad & the Ugly.
Mar 30, 2016 · Mario Brega died in Rome in the Marconi area, where he lived on July 23, 1994 after suffering a heart attack. He was then buried in the cemetery of Verano.
Chico : Our orders are to make sure he does not die... but also to make sure he regrets the day he was born.
A Fistful of Dollars (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Mario Brega was born on 25 March 1923 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was an actor and producer, known for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), A Fistful of Dollars (1964) and For a Few Dollars More (1965). He died on 23 July 1994 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
