Danny DeVito became a household name in the late 1970s for his role in the hit sitcom Taxi. Since then, he has become a staple of the rich Italian American acting culture that has defined Hollywood over the past several decades. DeVito’s connection to Italy has never been lost. The actor has professed his love for Italy and the inspiration he has drawn from his ancestral hometown of San Fele on many occasions.
Here are some facts about DeVito’s ancestral hometown of San Fele:
- San Fele is a small hillside village of 2,600 residents in the Province of Potenza in Italy’s Basilicata region.
- The village is classified as the highest risk of earthquake vulnerability according to Italy’s seismology system.
- The village is home to the Cascata degli Innamorati or “Lover’s Waterfall”, where many Italian couples go to profess their love for one another.
- DeVito’s paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from San Fele.
Check out the video below for an exclusive tour of Danny DeVito’s ancestral hometown of San Fele.