Comic eccentric and gifted raconteur, Victor Spinetti was born in Wales on September 2, 1929, the son of Giuseppe Spinetti and Lily . A TV favorite in England, he scored in many comedy series over the years. He is an excellent conversationalist and storyteller who has often extended his talents into writing.
Appeared in the first three films of The Beatles ( A Hard Days Night , Help! and Magical Mystery Tour ).
George Harrison asked him to be in The Beatles first films because Georges mother loved Victors work and George said to Victor, "Me mum will only go to see them if youre in them".
Won Broadways 1965 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor for "Oh, What a Lovely War."
Toured America promoting his roles in the The Beatles films when they were released on DVD.
Hiw award-winning stage work in "Oh! What a Lovely War" was caught by The Beatles in 1963, who came back stage and asked Victor to appear in their movie A Hard Days Night .
Barry Burnett was his close friend and agent.
Lontime partner of Graham Curnow.
Elder brother of drummer Henry Spinetti, who played at the "Concert for George" tribute to George Harrison.
When I started out in life I wanted to teach. I said I want to teach,that this planet rises at 7:10 a. m. and it sets at 6:42 p. m.
