Mario Riva, pseudonym of Mario Bonavolontà, was a TV presenter, radio host and Italian actor, who achieved wide popularity in the fifties.
He appeared in 51 films between 1941 and 1960.
He became first known as presenter of the stage show Clan (1942). After a long season of successes on stage (often in couple with Riccardo Billi) Riva reached the peak of his career with the RAI variety television Il Musichiere (1957-1960) (the Italian version of Name That Tune). He also appeared on several films, usually in supporting roles.
