Ubaldo Ragona

Known for: Writing

Born: November 30, 1916 in Catania, Sicily, Italy - Died: August 14, 1987

Ubaldo Ragona was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He began his career directing documentaries before moving on to feature films. Ragona is best known for directing The Last Man on Earth (1964), an adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend, starring Vincent Price. This film is considered a classic in the science fiction and horror genres, influencing subsequent adaptations of the novel. Ragona's work is noted for its atmospheric storytelling and contribution to Italian genre cinema.