Bruno Bozzetto

Biography

Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian cartoon animator, creator of many short pieces, mainly of apolitical or satirical nature. He created his first animated short "Tapum! the weapons' story" in 1958 at the age of 20. His most famous character, a hapless little man named "Signor Rossi" (Mr. Rossi), has been featured in many animated shorts as well as starring in three feature films: Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976), Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977), and Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1977).

Directed

1. Allegro non troppo (1976) — Director
2. West and Soda (1965) — Director
3. The SuperVips (1968) — Director
4. Grasshoppers (1990) — Director
5. What a Cartoon! (1995) — Director
6. Life in a Tin (1967) — Director
7. Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976) — Director
8. Mistertao (1988) — Director
9. Baeus (1987) — Director
10. Striptease (1977) — Director
11. Under the Chinese Restaurant (1987) — Director
12. Europe & Italy (1999) — Director
13. Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1981) — Director
14. Baby Story (1978) — Director
15. Sigmund (1984) — Director
16. Big Bang (1990) — Director
17. Dancing (1991) — Director
18. Mister Rossi on the Beach (1964) — Director
19. Self Service (1974) — Director
20. Life (2003) — Director
21. Adam (2002) — Director
22. Female & Male (2004) — Director
23. Tapum! The History of Weapons (1958) — Director
24. Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977) — Director
25. Help? (1995) — Director
26. Mister Rossi Buys a Car (1966) — Director
27. Rapsodeus (2013) — Director
28. Neuro (2004) — Director
29. The Two Castles (1963) — Director
30. An Award for Mr. Rossi (1960) — Director
31. Mr. Rossi Goes Skiing (1963) — Director
32. Yes & No (2000) — Director
33. The Beach Hut (1973) — Director
34. Mister Rossi at Camping (1970) — Director
35. Mr. Rossi at Photo Safari (1971) — Director
36. Game (2012) — Director
37. Moa Moa (1984) — Director
38. Mr. Rossi in Venice (1974) — Director
39. Drop (1994) — Director
40. Opera (1973) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Allegro non troppo (1976) — Man on Rocking Chair
2. The Story of Frank and Nina (2024) — The Commander, Frank's grandfather
3. Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore (2014)
4. Bozzetto non troppo (2016) — Self
5. Animation Outlaws (2019) — Self
6. The World of Bozzetto (2002) — Himself
7. 30 anni di SuperQuark - un viaggio sorprendente (2011)
8. Lele - Il magico mondo di Emanuele Luzzati (2021) — Self
9. Sapiens ? (2023) — Self
10. Nichetti quantestorie (2025) — Sé stesso