Michele Placido

Michele Placido is an Italian actor, film director, and screenwriter known for his award-winning performance in the film Ernesto.

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Profession :

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

Birthday :

May 19, 1946

Age :

78

Michele Placido, an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter, rose to prominence through his roles in films by Mario Monicelli and Marco Bellocchio. In 1979, he received the Berlinale’s Silver Bear for Best Actor for his performance in Ernesto. Placido is widely recognized for his lead role in Romanzo Criminale and has directed successful films such as Vallanzasca and Angels of Evil. He also contributed to the creation of the television series La Piovra and has notable works like La Scorta and Un Eroe Borghese. Throughout his career, Placido has received numerous awards for his acting and directing work. A trained opera singer, he has performed in several operas and worked as a voice actor, providing Italian dubbing for foreign films. Placido also served as a member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004.