He was especially known as a television comedian, but also performed in theatres, on radio, and in about thirty movies.

He was nicknamed "Il Re della barzelletta" ("the King of jokes") for his burlesque comic style, which was largely based on his skill at telling funny stories.

[2] Bramieri's career was launched by Erminio Macario, who entered him in his revue company in 1949.

[2] In his career, he has performed together with many prominent Italian comedians and actors, including Franco and Ciccio, Peppino De Filippo, Aldo Fabrizi, Ave Ninchi, Nino Taranto, Raimondo Vianello, Renato Rascel, and Totò.

[4] A street of Milan (district of Porta Nuova), as well as an avenue in Rome (in the Pineto city park), have been renamed in his honour.