Ubaldo Lay


Ubaldo Lay was an Italian actor and voice actor.

Life and career

Born in Rome as Ubaldo Bussa, after graduating in law, Lay was admitted to the Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1939, from which he graduated with honors. He debuted on stage in 1945 and on films in 1946. Active on radio, in 1951 Lay moved to New York City where he hosted several radio programs for Italo-Americans audiences. Back in Italy, he resumed his radio and stage activities and debuted in television in 1956.
Lay's breakout role was Lieutenant Sheridan, that he played in five RAI crime series and in several television films. He also starred in several other successful television series, often directed by Anton Giulio Majano, while his cinema activity was less significant, consisting mainly of supporting roles. Lay died of a cerebral hemorrhage aged 67.

Partial filmography

Monte Cassino - Don EusebioHey Boy - Don Pietro Toto the Sheik - Il maggiore della legioneThe Merry Widower - ShaphiroSolo per te Lucia I tre corsari - Il carceriere AlvaroGuilt Is Not Mine - AndreaJolanda, the Daughter of the Black Corsair Captain Phantom - A Day in Court - Il fidanzato di Anna Naples Is Always Naples - Il tunisinoToto in Hell - BelfagorChéri-Bibi - Conte Ponte-MarieThe Violent Patriot - Stefano, padre di AnnaIl canto dell'emigrante - Capo banditiTerrore sulla città The Pirate and the Slave Girl - TripolinoChiamate 22-22 tenente Sheridan - Tenente Ezzy SheridanGerarchi si muore - Giuseppe, the butlerSon of the Circus - Avv. AdamiProvaci anche tu, Lionel - SheridanThe Exorcist: Italian Style - Lt. Sheridan