Dino de Laurentiis was a renowned Italian film producer who produced over 150 films in his lifetime. He was born in Torre Annunziata, Italy in 1919 and began his career as a producer in the 1940s. He is best known for producing films such as 'Serpico' (1973), 'King Kong' (1976), and 'Conan the Barbarian' (1982). He was also the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Picture for 'La Strada' (1954). He passed away in 2010 at the age of 91.