Adolph Zitz — The World's Greatest Lover Character Profile

About Adolph Zitz

Head of Rainbow Studios. He initiates the 'World's Greatest Lover' contest to combat a rival studio's success and find a star to rival Valentino. He reviews audition tapes and favors Rudy's unconventional, neurotic performance.

Character Facts

Played by

Dom DeLuise

Appears in

The World's Greatest Lover (1977)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Adolph Zitz — Meta Executive & Self-Promoter — Adolph Zitz (Dom DeLuise)
• Adolph Zitz — Conflict Studio Head & Market Rival — Rudolph Valentino (Matt Collins)
• Adolph Zitz — Professional Studio Head & Contestant — Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman (Gene Wilder)

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