A theatre actor under Eduardo De Filippo in the 1950s in the Teatro San Ferdinando of Naples, with whom he was professionally closely associated, Petito also appeared in several of his films, often co-starring Eduardo or/and brother, Peppino De Filippo, brothers who are considered to be amongst the greatest Italian actors of the 20th century.
Petito was a theatre actor who worked closely with Eduardo De Filippo at the Teatro San Ferdinando in Naples during the 1950s. He also appeared in several films, often alongside his brother Peppino or Eduardo De Filippo, both of whom are renowned Italian actors.