 He was the first editor of the nine volume "Enciclopedia dello Spettacolo" ("Encyclopedia of Performing Arts"), published between 1954 and 1965, that covered theater, music, cinema, and dance.Most notably, he held an eminent position in theatrical study in Italy, giving his name to the Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art in Rome, Italy's most prestigious drama school.A Catholic, D'Amico was educated by Jesuits at Rome's Massimiliano Massimo Institute.