Pupo De Luca

Biography

Giovanni "Pupo" De Luca was a versatile Italian artist whose career spanned multiple disciplines. He began performing in theaters in post-WWII Milan and gained recognition for his breakout role as Fritz in the RAI TV-series Nero Wolfe. As a jazz drummer, he collaborated with notable musicians including Chet Baker and Bud Shank, becoming a key figure in the cabaret Derby Club movement.