Carlo Ponti was an Italian film producer and production manager who worked in the film industry for over 50 years. He is best known for producing films such as Doctor Zhivago, Blowup, and A Farewell to Arms. He was also the husband of actress Sophia Loren. Ponti was a prolific producer, having produced over 100 films during his career. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1998 for his contributions to the film industry.