Italian Walk of Fame


The Italian Walk of Fame located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful persons of Italian descent. The walk of fame is located in the downtown Little Italy district. The IWOF consists of stars placed permanently and prominently in the sidewalk on the north side of College Street between Grace Street and Clinton Street.

History

It was co-founded by Jimi Bertucci and Marisa Lang, and launched on September 7, 2009.

Inductees

Past inductees include:
YearNameArea of Recognition
2009Rudoplh BrattyReal estate developer
2009Phil EspositoHockey player
2009Julian FantinoPolitician
2009Connie FrancisSinger
2009Giancarlo GianniniActor
2009Johnny LombardiBroadcaster
2010Armand AssanteActor
2010Enrico ColantoniActor
2010Frank IacobucciSupreme Court judge
2010Frank Mancuso Sr.Film studio executive
2010Dean Martin Singer
2011Luigi AquiliniBusiness man
2011Bobby CurtolaSinger
2011Alfredo De GasperisContractor/developer/builder
2011Roberto LuongoHockey player
2011Franco NeroActor
2011Connie StevensSinger/actress
2012Carlo BaldassarraBusiness man
2012Maria Grazia CucinottaActress
2012Beverly D'AngeloActress
2012Joe PantolianoActor
2013Lou BiffisBusiness man
2013Jennifer DaleActress
2013Robert DaviActor
2013John SaxonActor
2014Andy DonatoEditorial cartoonist
2014Joseph MancinelliBusiness man
2014Joe MantegnaActor
2014Gino VannelliSinger