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Francesco Scianna

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Francesco Scianna
Margareth Madè (left) and Scianna (right) at the opening of Baaria, Toronto International Film Festival 2009.
Born (1982-03-25) 25 March 1982 (age 42)
Palermo, Italy
Years active2002–present

Francesco Scianna (born 25 March 1982 in Palermo, Italy) is an Italian actor.

Biography

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Early education and career

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Francesco Scianna began his acting career in theater, debuting in 1997 with the recital of poems by Salvatore Quasimodo, "CEI". Later he participated in many other works and graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art Silvio D'Amico.

He debuted in the movie Il più bel giorno della mia vita (2002), directed by Cristina Comencini, followed by L'odore del sangue, (2004), directed by Mario Martone. In 2007, he acted in the movie L'uomo di vetro.

After these films he performed on television, in La luna e il lago and Il Capo dei Capi.

Major roles

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His big break came in 2009 when he played the role of Peppino Torrenuova, the male protagonist in Baarìa , directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, next to newcomer Margareth Madè. The film succeeded at the box office and was nominated by Italy as its entry in the Oscars 2010[citation needed] and also nominated for a Golden Globe.[citation needed]

In 2010 Scianna acted in the movie Vallanzasca - Gli angeli del male, playing the role of Francis Turatello, with Kim Rossi Stuart, directed by Michele Placido.[1] Also that year, he acted in Le cose che restano and in 2011 in Ti amo troppo per dirtelo.

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 The Best Day of My Life Marco
2004 The Scent of Blood Francesco
2006 The Wedding Director Bodyguard Cameo appearance
2007 The Man of Glass Salvatore
2009 Baarìa Peppino Torrenuova
2010 Angel of Evil Francis Turatello
2011 The Entrepreneur Ferrero
Itaker - Vietato agli italiani Benito
2013 Like the Wind Riccardo Rauso
2014 Milionari Marcello Cavani
Fasten Your Seatbelts Giorgio
2015 Latin Lover Saverio Crispo
Another South Roberto
I calcianti Marco
The Price of Desire Jean Badovici
2016 Ben-Hur Kadeem
2018 Mady Magdalene Exorcist Cameo appearance
2019 Beware the Gorilla Alfonso
2022 The Invisible Thread Simone Lavia

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 R.I.S. - Delitti imperfetti Marco Nunzi Episode: "Una sfida per il capitano"
2006 La luna e il lago Saro Television film
2007 Il Capo dei Capi Luchino Bagarella Episode: "1988–1993"
2008 Ho sposato uno sbirro Francesco Episode: "Pericolosamente"
2010 Le cose che restano Cataldo 3 episodes
2013 Altri tempi Amedeo Television film
2016–2018 The Mafia Kills Only in Summer Massimo Melfi Main role; 24 episodes
2017 Maltese: Il romanzo del commissario Mauro Licata Main role; 4 episodes
2019 La stagione della caccia - C'era una volta Vigata Fofò La Matina Television film
The Trial Ruggero Barone Main role; 8 episodes

References

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  1. ^ [1] Archived 2012-08-01 at archive.today, Gazzetta di Parma
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