Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto is an Italian actor, film director, and screenwriter who has won multiple awards for his acting.

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

August 18, 1953

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Sergio Castellitto, an Italian actor, director, and writer, is known for his work in international films, gaining prominence after his role in the critically acclaimed film “The Great Beauty.” He has also delivered notable performances in movies such as “Mostly Martha,” “Don’t Move,” and “Love & Slaps.” Besides acting, Castellitto has directed films like “Don’t Move” and “Twice Born,” earning multiple awards for his contributions to the film industry.

Born in Rome to a bus driver father and a factory worker mother, both avid movie enthusiasts, Castellitto was named after Mexican revolutionary leader Che Guevara, making his full name Sergio Michele Castellitto.

An accomplished painter and sculptor, Castellitto has held several exhibitions of his artwork. He finds painting therapeutic, helping him cope with the stresses of his acting and directing career. He also enjoys creating sculptures from found objects, particularly using materials like wood and metal.

Throughout his career, Castellitto has received numerous awards, including the 1993 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for “Il grande cocomero,” the 1995 Venice Film Festival Pasinetti Award for Best Actor for “The Star Maker,” and the 2000 Mons International Festival Grand Prize for “Libero Burro.” His other notable works include “Paris, je t’aime,” “Mafia Inc,” “Around a Small Mountain,” and collaborations with renowned directors such as Jacques Rivette and Pupi Avati. These accomplishments have established Castellitto as one of Italy’s most respected actors and directors.