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Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

December 1, 1916

Died

August 15, 1987 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

Catania, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

  • Edward Dein
  • Ubaldo B. Ragona

Ubaldo Ragona

Biography

Ubaldo Ragona was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He began his career directing documentaries before moving on to feature films. Ragona is best known for directing The Last Man on Earth (1964), an adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend, starring Vincent Price. This film is considered a classic in the science fiction and horror genres, influencing subsequent adaptations of the novel. Ragona's work is noted for its atmospheric storytelling and contribution to Italian genre cinema.

Known For

Writing