Perhaps another clue or two is in order:

He was not American.

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?"

"No. Saints and poets, maybe... they do some."