Pedro Quartucci

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePedro Vicente Ernesto•Quartucci
Used namePedro•Quartucci
Born30 July 1905 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Died20 April 1983 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
NOC Argentina
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

After winning his bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics, Pedro Quartucci turned professional after the 1924 Olympics and fought four pro bouts in 1925, winning three and losing one. The first three were in the New York area, but he then returned to Argentina, losing his final bout that year to Luis Rayo on points. Quartucci then took a break, and fought one more time, winning a decision over Socrates Mitre in Buenos Aires on April 1928, and Quartucci then retired from boxing.

Quartucci then turned to acting, becoming one of the best known Argentine actors and appearing in over 60 films. He had actually been a child actor well before his Olympic appearance, acting in ‘Til After Her Death in 1916. His next film was in 1931, in Las luces de Buenos Aires. He acted in films until 1980, with his best known films La familia Falcón in 1962, The Man from Saturday in 1947, and La familia Falcón in 1963. Quartucci died of a heart attack in his native Buenos Aires in 1983.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Boxing ARG Pedro Quartucci
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Special Notes