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“I trained with a guy named Tito Gobbi, who was the Marlon Brando of the opera world. Tito Gobbi was the greatest singing baritone in the opera world and I studied in Florence, Firenze, with him. That was my first love, as it was Frank Sinatra's, oddly enough.”

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Robert Davi, born on June 26, 1953, is a renowned American actor. He is best known for his performances in action and thriller films. Davi's career began in the 1970s, and he has become famous for his roles in films such as 'The Man with the Golden Gun,' 'Top Gun,' and the 'Mission: Impossible' series. more

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