Giovanni Di Benedetto

Biography

Giovanni Angelo Di Benedetto, known professionally as Gianni Di Benedetto or John Heston, was an Italian actor active in the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in a range of films, including "Cavallina storna" (1953) and "La ragazza che sapeva troppo" (1963). A notable role was that of Professor Torrani in Blake Edwards' 1963 comedy "The Pink Panther". Di Benedetto's acting career spanned several decades.