At one time in his career, he portrayed a famous author. But, he was better known for playing that author's most famous literary creation (among his many other roles).
He was no stranger to sci-fi either.
Signor V.
"For me, there's only my wife..."
"Sure I cook with wine - sometimes I even add it to the food!"
"When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?"
"It was a grass harp... And we listened."
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?"