Giovanni Guareschi was born on May 1, 1908 in Roccabianca, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for La rabbia (1963), The Return of Don Camillo (1953) and The Little World of Don Camillo (1952). He was previously married to Ennia Pallini. He died on July 22, 1968 in Cervia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.