Death of Dino De Laurentiis

August 8, 1919 - November 10, 2010
Beverly Hills, California | Age 91

Pivotal producer of 'Serpico' dies at 91
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HILLEL ITALIE, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — He was a small man who dreamed big, hit the highest heights and failed like few others.

Dino De Laurentiis was born to be a movie producer.

The Academy Award-winning legend of the Italian New Wave and producer of "Serpico" and "Barbarella" who helped revolutionize the way movies are bankrolled and helped personify the no-limits life of a cinematic king, died Wednesday night at the age of 91 in Beverly Hills.

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